Financial Manager

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Almost every business or organisation has a Financial Manager. Duties of Financial Managers may vary according to their positions in the company or organisation. Chief Financial Officers, for example, are the top financial executives. They oversee all financial functions. They also prepare and implement the organisation’s financial plans and policies. In small firms, Chief Financial Officers may handle all financial matters. Financial Managers supervise the accounting, audit and budget departments.

Treasures and Finance Officers oversee budgets and move organisations toward their financial goals. They develop strategies for how their companies should invest their money. Cash Managers monitor and control the cash flow of a firm. Risk and Insurance Managers try to reduce financial risk and loss. Credit Managers decide to whom the firm will loan money. Financial Managers used dedicated computer software packages to assist them in executing their tasks.