Great question! It is certainly possible, but it's going to be harder when you're going up against someone from a finance degree background. So, what does that mean for you? You have to be better. You have to
1. Network more effectively, building more advocates across the organization
2. Be sharper on your behaviorals, refining your story and the transition narrative
3. Disprove any prejudice on your technicals--you can't afford to mess up
I'd love to help with this--please reach out for a free intro session and let's make sure you're prepared to tackle this challenge.