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O*NET-SOC 11-3031.00

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.Supplemental21327
  2. Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.Core21311
  3. Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.Supplemental21322
  4. Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.Core21319
  5. Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.Supplemental21321
  6. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.Core21312
  7. Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.Supplemental21318
  8. Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.Supplemental21320
  9. Examine, evaluate, or process loan applications.Supplemental21317
  10. Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions.Supplemental21323
  11. Recruit staff members.Core21313
  12. Network within communities to find and attract new business.Supplemental21325
  13. Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.Supplemental21314
  14. Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.Core21315
  15. Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.Supplemental21326
  16. Oversee training programs.Core21316
  17. Review reports of securities transactions or price lists to analyze market conditions.Supplemental21329

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 64 examples in 26 categories, 30 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Accounting software

  • Accounts receivable software
  • Fund accounting software
  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Tax software

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Human resources software

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Human resource information system (HRIS)
  • Human resource management software HRMS

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Alteryx softwareHot Technology
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • MicroStrategy
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot Technology

Financial analysis software

  • ARES Corporation PRISM Project Estimator
  • Credit management software
  • Delphi Technology
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology
  • Yardi softwareHot Technology

Medical software

  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • SASHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

  • LexisNexis

Sales and marketing software

  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Workday softwareHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Moody's KMV FAMAS

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology

Operating system software

  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

  • RHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • SAP Crystal Reports

Compliance software

  • Tax compliance property tax management software

Data base management system software

  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor flow of cash or other resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze financial records or reports to determine state of operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Approve expenditures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Developing Objectives and Strategies

  • Determine pricing or monetary policies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational progress or status reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

  • Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

  • Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise employees.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Direct financial operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Recommend organizational process or policy changes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Staffing Organizational Units

  • Recruit personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 18
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.