A career in Finance Management is one of the well-paid options available in the job market today. The job of a Finance Manager is to devise finance strategies to help a company improve its financial status and earn more profits. The person may also be responsible for systems integration, business strategies, e-commerce, technology consulting, human resources, and more.

Finance Management can be further divided into sub categories. Listed below are some of the majors offered under Finance Management.

• Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA)

• Chartered Accountancy

• Cost and Management Accountancy

• Management of Business Finance

• MBA with specialization in Finance and Marketing,

• Certified Public Accountant

• Certified Treasury Manager

• Certified Investment Banker

• Certified Risk and Insurance Manager

Ideally, candidates applying for Financial Management courses are required to be graduates in Commerce or Economics. The eligibility criteria may vary for some of the specialties. To be eligible for these courses candidates will also have to get through an aptitude test followed by interview and group discussion.

Careers in Finance Management demand a broad range of personal skills. The candidate has to be shrewd and surpass his fellow workers in creative thinking and problem solving. The finance manager is also the front face at critical business meetings. For
this reason, a candidate aspiring for a professional degree in Finance Management must possess exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.

A professional degree in Finance Management is the gateway to highly lucrative job opportunities in India and abroad. With strong growth predicted for the Indian economy over the coming years, investors are looking for great opportunities in India. Indian
companies are doing well in terms of both quality and productivity. As long as this trend continues, the demand for Finance professionals will remain.

The highest title a Finance Management professional can dream of in a company is that of the Chief Financial officer (CFO) or Director (Finance). The path to this post is not easy. One needs to work hard to constantly upgrade his/her skills and make the candidature suitable for the changing business scenarios.

The average income a beginner can earn in India ranges between Rs.20,000 - 40,000 per month. Depending on the experience, the salary may go up to Rs. 2 lakhs per month. The professional degree in Finance also entitles a person to give financial advice to customers independently.