As a recent college graduate, I've secured a position in FP&A at a semiconductor company in the Bay Area. I interned with the same company last year, focusing on reconciling OPEX spending. However, now in my full-time role, I'm beginning to feel that this career path might not align with my preferred work style.

In recent months, it seems that much of my job revolves around waiting for others to input and provide data so I can create accurate forecasts. The issue I'm encountering is that I prefer to work methodically before deadlines, but in this role, I often find myself working frantically at the last minute to forecast when the data finally arrives. Even after the data is received, it appears that engineers occasionally input expenses incorrectly, or other analysts place expenses in the wrong GL accounts.

My question is whether this role will consistently demand last-minute work, or if I should conclude that this career path may not be the best fit for me, as I prefer to avoid working under such time pressure? Also is this how all FP&A is or is it just how my company operates?