Managing finances is at the root of all major business decisions and the role of a financial manager is crucial to the success of any type of organisation inancial managers work in a variety of organisations, throughout all sectors of business, industry and commerce. Some may begin their training in firms of chartered or certified accountants, while others train in the public sector in a range of settings, such as: charities health authorities local government other public organisations universities and colleges. Other financial managers work in a range of industrial and commercial companies, including: banks, building societies and insurance companies fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industries IT companies manufacturing and service industries media public utilities retail.