Finance Manager

Finance Manager job description

A Finance Manager oversees the financial management and reporting activities of the company, and is responsible for budget planning as well as supporting executive management team in offering insights and financial advices that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.

Finance Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

As a crucial member of the finance team, a typical Finance Manager job description should include, but not be limited to:

Overseeing and reviewing works done by the finance team

Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.

Developing long-term business plans based on these reports

Budgeting and forecasting for the business

Liaising with external auditors and tax agents

Looking into strengthening current internal control and process improvement

Finance Manager job qualifications and requirements

A degree and several years’ experience in the Finance and Accounting field will be required to succeed in a Finance Manager role. A degree in the following fields will prove particularly advantageous:

Accountancy or Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Business Studies

Management

As well as formal qualifications, a Finance Manager job description should detail the following qualities:

An analytical mind

Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships

Commercial and business acumen

Good communication skills – both written and verbal

A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

Ability to stick to time constraints

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Salary for Finance Manager

100000 - 140000

25th percentile

100000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

120000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

140000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or Central Provident Fund.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

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65000

70000

85000

Senior Accountant

80000

90000

95000

Accounting Manager

95000

115000

125000

Finance Controller

160000

180000

200000

Finance Director

215000

240000

270000

Chief Financial Officer

315000

420000

600000

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