What Does it Take to Be a Branch or Department Financial Manager?

Branch or Department Financial Manager Example Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.

Life As a Branch or Department Financial Manager

• Oversee training programs.
• Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.
• Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.
• Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.
• Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.
• Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.

Branch or Department Financial Manager Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Branch or Department Financial Managers say are important on the job.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of Branch or Department Financial Managers

• Financial Institution Manager
• Operations Officer
• Field Supervisor
• Risk Management Director
• Tax Manager

Branch or Department Financial Manager Employment Estimates

In the United States, there were 580,400 jobs for Financial Managers in 2016.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 18.7% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 108,600 new jobs for Branch or Department Financial Managers by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 56,900 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Financial Managers are California, New York, and Texas.

Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Wyoming, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Branch or Department Financial Managers Make A Lot Of Money?

The average yearly salary of a Branch or Department Financial Manager ranges between $67,620 and $208,000. The median salary for this occupation is $127,990.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for jobs of this type in different U.S. states.

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
New York	$210,510
New Jersey	$175,880
Connecticut	$167,160
Delaware	$167,110
District of Columbia	$166,710
Virginia	$164,030
Colorado	$163,740
California	$157,480
Pennsylvania	$156,730
Maryland	$152,180
Texas	$149,990
North Carolina	$149,710
Massachusetts	$148,300
Georgia	$145,920
Rhode Island	$145,120
Illinois	$144,680
Missouri	$136,520
Washington	$136,480
Ohio	$135,610
Wisconsin	$134,850
Minnesota	$133,970
Florida	$132,850
South Dakota	$132,030
Kansas	$129,660
Alabama	$128,690
Michigan	$128,270
South Carolina	$125,710
New Hampshire	$124,700
Nevada	$123,890
North Dakota	$123,890
Indiana	$119,820
Maine	$119,080
Hawaii	$118,740
Oregon	$118,680
Arizona	$117,620
Wyoming	$116,920
Iowa	$114,620
Kentucky	$114,420
Nebraska	$113,910
Vermont	$113,610
Oklahoma	$111,700
Tennessee	$111,460
Utah	$110,750
Alaska	$110,010
Montana	$109,940
Louisiana	$106,950
Arkansas	$106,530
New Mexico	$104,790
West Virginia	$102,670
Mississippi	$101,840
Idaho	$95,690

Tools & Technologies Used by Branch or Department Financial Managers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Branch or Department Financial Managers:

• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
• Structured query language SQL
• Microsoft Outlook
• MicroStrategy
• Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
• SAP
• Microsoft PowerPoint

How to Become a Branch or Department Financial Manager

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Where Branch or Department Financial Managers Are Employed

Other Jobs You May be Interested In

Career changers with experience as a Branch or Department Financial Manager sometimes find work in one of the following fields:

• Personal Financial Advisors

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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