After using the .exe to install the latest Forge (11.14.2.1436) on my Windows 8.1 notebook, there is no .jar file in the usual location (/.minecraft/versions/1.8-Forge11.14.2.1436/). The current recommended version does place the .jar file (11.14.1.1334). I also tried the Windows installer for Forge 11.14.1.1409, it too didn't place the file where I expect it.
Running the game using the default launcher works fine nevertheless. Therefore I'm not sure if this is a bug, perhaps it's intended not to create a jar file?
The reason I'm asking this is because other launchers are now unable to find the .jar file because it does not exist.