Financial Managers

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Financial Managers

What they do

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Also Called: Accounting Supervisor, Banking Center Manager (BCM), Branch Manager, Business Banking Manager, Credit Administration Manager, Credit Manager, Financial Center Manager, Financial Planning Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Financial Systems Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Banking Center Manager (BCM), Branch Manager, Business Banking Manager, Credit Administration Manager, Credit Manager, Financial Center Manager, Financial Planning Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Financial Systems Manager

$82,870
Starting Salary (2023)
$156,100
Median Salary (2023)
16.0%
Projected Job Growth
787,340
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Recruit staff members.
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
Oversee training programs.
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving

Expected Knowledge

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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