Summary
Quick Facts: Financial Managers | |
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$103,910 per year
$49.96 per hour |
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Bachelor’s degree | |
More than 5 years | |
None | |
527,100 | |
9% (Slower than average) | |
46,300 |
What Financial Managers Do
Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
Work Environment
Financial managers work in many places, including banks and insurance companies. Most financial managers work full time, and many work long hours.
How to Become a Financial Manager
Financial managers must usually have a bachelor’s degree and more than 5 years of experience in another business or financial occupation, such as loan officer, accountant, auditor, securities sales agent, or financial analyst.
Pay
The median annual wage of financial managers was $103,910 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment for financial managers is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. As with other managerial occupations, jobseekers are likely to face competition because the number of job openings is expected to be fewer than the number of applicants. Candidates with a master's degree or certification should enjoy the best job prospects.
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