Necessary skills for Head of Finance: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Head of Finance
• Proven track record of success in financial management/accounting
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience leading a finance team or department
• Ability to interpret financial data and make sound decisions
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Finance
Data visualization
Matplotlib
Metabase
Palantir
Power BI
Qlik Sense
SAP Analytics
SAS
Tableau
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Consolidation
Financial Reporting
Financial Statement
Income Statement
Reconciliation
Investment Management
Asset Management
Equity Management
Financial Modeling
Investment Banking
Investments
Mutual Funds
Portfolio Management
Retirement Planning
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow
Cash Management
Cost accounting
Management Accounting
P&L Management
Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Strategic Thinking
Company Vision
Strategic Thinking
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Change Management
Driving change and innovation
Influencing others towards change
Communicating information
Active Listening
Asking the right questions
Influencing and persuading others
Synthesizing information
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed
Enhancing individual and professional development
Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others