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Financial Manager
The Finance Manager plays a central role in steering and securing the company’s economic performance. At the crossroads of strategy, accounting and budget management, he or she supports management in its decision-making while guaranteeing the reliability of financial information. This demanding job, with its strong strategic impact, offers real prospects for development and is becoming a pillar of financial governance in organisations.
The business
What is a Finance Manager?
Its role
The Finance Manager oversees the financial and accounting management of a company or group. You will be responsible for coordinating activities relating to finance, accounting and treasury. Your role: to draw up the budget strategy and guarantee the financial health of the organisation under the authority of the finance department.
Its field of action
As Finance Manager, you will work at the heart of the company’s business. You will work closely with general management, operational teams and internal departments. Your expertise will feed into strategic decisions and support the Group’s development.
You maintain close relationships with external partners, such as statutory auditors, auditors, bankers and insurers. This relationship dimension enriches your day-to-day work and strengthens your overall vision of the financial ecosystem. Your role as advisor to management positions you as a key player in performance.
The functions
What are the duties of a Finance Manager?
As Finance Manager, your day-to-day work will revolve around varied and stimulating strategic assignments.
You draw up the company’s annual and multi-year budgets
You supervise management control and internal audit procedures
You validate accounting closures and manage the year-end closing process
You set up financial and budget monitoring indicators
You manage relations with banking and financial partners
You ensure compliance with tax and social security obligations
You manage the administrative and financial services teams
You will participate in drawing up the Group’s financial strategy
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good Finance Manager
Technical financial expertise
You have a perfect command of accounting techniques, management control and RNCP standards. Your knowledge of management tools and tax law enables you to anticipate regulatory changes.
Leadership and team management
Your ability to unite finance and accounting teams is essential. You inspire confidence and guide your colleagues towards operational excellence with rigour and kindness.
Communication and negotiation
You excel at presenting complex analyses to a variety of audiences. Your good interpersonal skills facilitate exchanges with external partners and reinforce the credibility of your strategic recommendations.
The benefits
What are the advantages of being a Finance Manager?
As a Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of the company’s strategic decisions. You make a direct contribution to the Group’s performance and long-term future. This privileged position gives you a global view of the business and a tangible impact on results. Your expertise will influence the budget and support growth.
Your specialisation in financial management opens up attractive career prospects. The autonomy you’ll enjoy will enhance your expertise and boost your employability. Opportunities for advancement to Administrative and Financial Director or Finance Director positions will enrich your career path and increase the number of career opportunities available to you.
Remuneration
Finance manager: salary and career development
The job of Finance Manager offers attractive remuneration, which rises significantly with experience. At the start of your career, you could expect to earn between €35,000 and €45,000 gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to between €50,000 and €65,000, reaching €85,000 for senior profiles.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: target-based bonuses, profit-sharing and incentive schemes. Your career prospects will take you to finance management or general management positions in medium-sized companies.
Up to
85 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do you become a Finance Manager?
Our training courses
If you want to become a company’s financial manager, you need a solid education from a recognised business school. At INSEEC, we can help you achieve this professional goal by offering tailored programmes and specialisations designed to develop in-depth financial expertise and prepare you effectively for responsibilities in financial management and decision-making.
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