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To become a financial manager you need to have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 or more of experience as an accountant or any other equivalent financial occupation.
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is needed to be a financial manager. during this, you acquire analytical skills and financial analysis methods.
CFA certification isn't compulsory for this but if you have this you get extra benefits.
You need to have all the required skills like analytical skills, communication skills, skilled in maths, organizational skills, etc.
Financial managers are paid well because they efficiently handle huge responsibilities.