Financial Management
Financial Management
MANAGEME
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Financial Management
-is a functional unit of business organizational that sets policies towards organizing,
planning, controlling and directing the proper use and allocation of its financial
resources. It carries with it an interlocking coordination within the business structure
such as production, marketing, logistic and personnel functions.
--is considered to be one of the most significant responsibilities within the business
entity.
IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT:
1. Guarantee rational and attractive return on investment made in the
business.
2. Examine business financial performance for growth and expansion.
3. Plan, direct and control the use of financial resources
4. Ensure maximum and efficient flow of operation.
5. Create pleasant and amiable relations with company stakeholder.
6. Harmonize operations of different facets of the business.
7. Build up appropriate controls to secure proper use of financial resources.
FUNDAMENTALS CONCEPT IN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY
Financial Management focuses on various control procedures related to the use of
financial resources. It places a heavy burden on accountability as those involved
need to monitor and make sure compliance is done to every set of procedures and
policies with regards to the management of company’s financial resources.
MONEY AVAILABLITY and PLANNING
Managing finances results to be able to identify the resources and uses of it. It gives
the financial managers the edge of knowing when funds will be available. Given this
knowledge, financial managers may be able to predict money availability or possible
shortage of it. As such, appropriate measures can be maid to avoid untoward situation
that may affect company operations.
CONFIDENCE
Financial management adds value and develops more confidence in the business
entity. It add value and confidence in the sense that this aspect of management put
strong emphasis on efficient planning and control in the flow and outflow of funds.
As such, stakeholders can be assured that proper procedures and policies are in place
to safeguard company’s financial resources.
ROLE OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGER
Among the most important functions of the financial managers are :
1. Raise Needed Funds for the Business operations
2. Proper Allocation of Financial Resources
-the following are need to be considered in order to make proper allocation of funds.
a. The business entity size and its capability for possible growth
b. Status of assets where the funds ill be used : either for the long term of Short term
c. Manner on which the funds are raised.
3. Profit Planning
4. Knwoledge of Capital Markets