Finance Manager

The purpose of a Finance Manager is to provide financial information and support to senior management to enable them to make sound business decisions. The work is conducted in both the private and public sector. Specific settings vary enormously and include huge multinationals, supermarket chains, financial institutions, NHS trusts, small manufacturing companies, and universities - finance is at the root of all major business decisions.

The Finance Manager must be able to demonstrate clear budgetary planning for the future, both short-term and long-term; companies need to know the financial implications of any decision before proceeding. The Finance Manager may also be known as a Financial Analyst or a Business Analyst.

The role of a Finance Manager may vary slightly depending on the size of the organization, in larger companies the role is more concerned with strategic analysis; in smaller organisations a Finance Manager may be responsible for the collection and preparation of accounts, as well as the interpretation of them.

Many companies operate multifunctional teams where the Finance Manager is responsible for a particular division or function; other Finance Managers look after a range of departments/functions. Responsibilities of a Finance Manager may include providing and interpreting financial information, business modeling and forecasting, monitoring performance and efficiency, analysing change and conducting risk assessment. 

It is also expected that a Finance Manager may participate in strategic planning, formulate long-term business plans, researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance, pricing and competitor analysis, developing complex finance models, assessing the financial implications of new or existing ventures, preparing accounts, overseeing budgetary control, monitoring cash flow, liaising with other members of the team and across the business and supervising other staff. 

Job requirements
A Finance Manager should
• have good people skills
• be well organized.

Job qualifications
To apply for a role as Finance Manager, applicants usually need to be qualified ACCA/CIMA and have previous supervisory experience.

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