Reporting: Producing financial reports, including monthly and annual reports
Budgeting: Preparing budget forecasts and managing budgets
Financial analysis: Analyzing financial data, industry trends, and market trends
Financial operations: Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
Risk management: Developing risk-minimizing strategies and managing monetary risks
Compliance: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and legislation
Business planning: Developing long-term business plans and strategic business plans
Financial policies: Establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures
Staff management: Leading, developing, and supporting the finance team
External relationships: Developing external relationships with auditors, solicitors, bankers, and other organizations
Financial guidance: Providing financial guidance to other departments within the company

Other responsibilities may include:

Advising on future business decisions
Managing taxation matters
Monitoring internal financial control
Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Overseeing the operations and development of the finance department
Recruiting and training staff
Conducting regular assessments of financial procedures
Overseeing IT needs and contracts