Financial Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Financial Manager:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
  • FP&A, investment banking, business administration, or management consulting experience.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Excellent ability to problem solve along with solid analytical skills, understanding of business process and systems optimization.
  • Ability to review data and make relevant management decisions.
  • Strong financial system and business administration understanding.
  • Comfortable interacting with all levels of management in multiple areas.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Financial Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Financial Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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