Finance is action within an organization that leads to the best use
of the resources. Financial managers make sure that the money is spent in the
way to get the biggest bang for the buck. This action demands detailed,
perceptive and quick analysis. It also requires determination to insure the
best plans are carried out.
Finance is advising people on the best investments for them to enable
them to achieve lifetime goals.
Finance is being entrusted with another person's money to carry out
their wishes even after they die.
Finance is trading securities as an agent for someone else or
yourself in the anticipation of profits or limitation of risk.
Finance is negotiating for resources to turn new technology and ideas
into reality.
Internet Services for Banking, Investments, Insurance and Financial
Planning are really taking off.
Networked management of resources is spreading rapidly to all
locations and functions.
Global outlook pervades previously domestic minded American
industry.
Skills required in finance
Good Analytical Skills, both math and verbal
Computer expertise, especially spreadsheets, statistics and web page
construction.
