As a Finance manager of any company what type of skill we should have?

Hello,Ankit

Financial managers perform multiple tasks to maintain or improve a company or organization’s bottom line. They handle or supervise financial tasks that range from day-to-day budgeting and calculation of returns on investments to the financial impact of purchasing or staffing decisions. Generally, their work helps a company’s executives by providing data needed to ensure profit and prevent loss.

A financial manager usually has a bachelor's degree or higher. Many people pursue a four-year liberal arts degree with some accounting or business management courses. Today's financial managers also use advanced mathematics, statistical modeling software and spreadsheets to do their jobs. In certain industries, finance managers gain the experience they need by working as auditors, financial analysts or accountants. Employers generally require at least five years of related management experience in addition to the bachelor's degree.

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HELLO ANKIT PANDEY

A financial manager is responsible for providing financial guidance and support to clients and colleagues so they can make sound business decisions.

As a financial manager, you'll need a good head for figures and for dealing with complex modelling and analysis, as well as a sound grasp of financial systems and procedures.

You may be employed in many different environments including both public and private sector organisations, such as:

• charities
• financial institutions
• general businesses
• manufacturing companies
• multinational corporations
• NHS trusts
• retailers
• universities.

Clear budgetary planning is essential for both the short and long term, and companies need to know the financial implications of any decision before proceeding.

In addition, care must be taken to ensure that financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations.

Financial managers may also be known as financial analysts or business analysts.

Responsibilities

The roles of financial managers can vary enormously. In larger companies for instance, the role is more concerned with strategic analysis, while in smaller organisations, a financial manager may be responsible for the collection and preparation of accounts.

In general, tasks across roles may include:

• providing and interpreting financial information
• monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• analysing change and advising accordingly
• formulating strategic and long-term business plans
• researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
• analysing competitors and market trends
• developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
• conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
• producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• managing budgets
• arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities
• supervising staff
• keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

Qualifications

Although this area of work is open to all graduates, the following subjects may be particularly helpful and may entitle you to exemptions from some professional examinations:

• accountancy and finance
• business
• economics
• management
• mathematics
• statistics.

A relevant postgraduate course may be useful, but isn't essential. In certain niche areas, specialised knowledge gained through a postgraduate programme may give you a competitive advantage. Graduate schemes in finance and related areas almost always require further study for professional qualifications.

Entry into the profession is possible with A-levels (or equivalent) or an HND or HNC, generally by studying with an institution such as the:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

You can then proceed to professional accountancy training and work your way up to a management position.

Gaining membership with a professional organisation is useful as it shows your interest and commitment to the sector. Registration with professional bodies is open to individuals with A-levels (or equivalent) or above, such as an HND or HNC, so you don't have to wait until you've graduated to join.

A variety of organisations offering finance graduate schemes, as well as accountancy professional bodies, hold presentations on university campuses and have stands at careers fairs, where you can talk to representatives and recent graduate trainees in order to get an insight into the nature of the work and tips on what helped them to succeed.

Skills

You'll need to show evidence of the following:

• commercial and business awareness
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• an analytical approach to work
• high numeracy and sound technical skills
• problem-solving skills and initiative
• negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
• strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
• the ability to balance the demands of work with study commitments
• good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• the ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
• the capacity to make quick but rational decisions
• the potential to lead and motivate others
• good IT skills.

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