1131 — Financial managers and directors
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Financial managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the financial information of companies, the activities and resources of financial institutions, such as banks and insurance companies, and advise on company financial policy.
Typical duties
participates in the formulation of strategic and long-term business plans, assesses the implications for the organisation financial mechanisms and oversees their implementation
plans external and internal audit programmes, arranges for the collection and analysis of accounting, budgetary and related information, and manages the company’s financial systems
determines staffing levels appropriate for accounting activities
assesses and advises on factors affecting business performance
plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the activities of financial institutions
ensures compliance with accounting, recording and information storage, retrieval procedures and the statutory regulatory framework
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry is most common with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, although it is possible with A levels/H grades, S/NVQ levels 4 and 5. Those with higher qualifications may obtain accelerated training. Internal promotion to management is possible and on-the-job training is provided. Professional qualifications are available and are required or mandatory for certain posts.
Sponsorship information
Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Full Table 1 going rate: £75,100 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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