Here is a 10 point note on the functions of a finance manager: 1. Planning the optimal capital structure of the company. This involves determining the appropriate debt-equity ratio. 2. Deciding on the company's dividend policy. This includes determining how much earnings to retain for reinvestment vs distributing to shareholders. 3. Managing the company's working capital like cash, inventory, receivables etc. This ensures efficient use of short term funds. 4. Arranging long term funds through equity shares, debentures or term loans. This involves activities like public issues, rights issues. 5. Investing the temporary surplus funds of the company in liquid assets like money market instruments. 6