The chief financial officer (CFO) is primarily responsible for managing the financial risks of a corporation. Key responsibilities include financial planning and reporting, overseeing the finance unit, developing annual budgets, providing financial advice, and monitoring external contracts. Successful CFOs require excellent leadership, accounting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The average salary for a CFO in Poland is 20,921 zł gross, with lower and upper quartiles of 15,159 zł and 24,820 zł respectively. Becoming a CFO requires relevant work experience, thorough financial knowledge, team management skills, and passing relevant exams.

1. FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
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Chief financial officer – who is he?
The chief financial officer (CFO) or chief
financial and operating officer (CFOO) is a
corporate officer primarily responsible for
managing the financial risks of the corporation.
Also is responsible for:
 financial planning
 record-keeping
 financial reporting
 analysis of data
 supervision the finance unit
 financial spokesperson
 assists the chief operating officer (COO)

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RESPONSIBILITIES
 direct and control finance staff
 contribute to the achievement of the company's
business objectives by providing advice and
guidance on financial strategy
 develop and control the company’s annual
operating budget
 provide financial advice and guidance to the
company's managers and staff
 oversee the preparation of the company's
financial accounts
 develop and maintain all necessary systems,
policies and procedures
 monitor external contracts and services provided
by suppliers
 carry out all necessary actions

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Skills
Typical qualities of a successful Finance Director
include:
 excellent leadership skills
 excellent interpersonal skills
 team building skills
 well-developed accounting skills
 analytical and problem solving skills
 decision making skills
 effective verbal and listening communications
skills
 attention to detail and high level of accuracy
 very effective organizational skills
 computer skills
 stress management skills
 time management skills

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Earnings
Average salary:
The lower quartile:
Median:
The upper quartile:
20 921 zł
15 159 zł
20 166 zł
24 820 zł
gross
Source: „Raport płacowy” Advisory Group TEST Human Resources, Autumn 2015

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How to Become a Financial Manager ?
experience
thorough knowledge
team management skills
exams

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Working conditions

8. Thank you !