Combining strong knowledge of finance and accounting with project management experience, financial project managers are excellent multitaskers with strong organizational skills and good attention to detail. They are clear communicators who work well across departments and display strong analytical skills. Most companies seek candidates with at least five years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in business or finance.
Typical Duties of a Financial Project Manager:
Overseeing projects relating to cash flow, financial reporting, and revenue and expensesAssisting departments in creating and managing forecasts and budgets for various projectsGathering and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and/or develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on timeEstablishing appropriate internal controls and project governanceSupporting design and execution of the implementation process, including business requirement gathering, process documentation and solutions designImplementing change management strategies, ensuring stakeholders and teams are trained and adjusted to the new process
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The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
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The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
147250
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
