The Finance Manager protects and plans the company's money. They lead accounting, budgeting, cash flow, compliance and financial reporting, and give leadership the numbers and analysis needed to make sound decisions.
Also known as: Accounts Manager, Finance Controller, Head of Finance
The responsibilities a Finance Manager owns and the duties they perform.
The job information and the skills this role needs.
How to measure whether a Finance Manager is succeeding.
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The Finance Manager protects and plans the company's money. They lead accounting, budgeting, cash flow, compliance and financial reporting, and give leadership the numbers and analysis needed to make sound decisions.
Key responsibilities include: own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning; manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships; ensure accurate, timely financial statements and reports; maintain tax and statutory compliance; design and enforce internal financial controls and approval limits.
Technical skills: Financial planning and analysis, Cash flow management, Tax and statutory compliance, Internal controls, ERP and accounting systems. Soft skills: Integrity, Analytical thinking, Leadership, Business partnering, Clear presentation of numbers.
A Finance Manager typically reports to the CEO, Managing Director or CFO.
CA, CMA, MBA Finance or equivalent, with 6-12 years in finance, with 2+ years leading a team.
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