Top skills for Head of Finance jobs

Based on 71 active Head of Finance postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Head of Finance postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Finance92%
  • Accounting78%
  • Business75%
  • Budgeting46%
  • Revenue46%
  • Financial Planning40%
  • Cash Flow35%
  • Banking28%
  • Ensure Compliance28%
  • Economics25%
  • Accountability23%
  • Innovation22%
  • Billing20%
  • Hiring20%
  • Regulations20%
  • Fundraising18%
  • Payroll17%
  • Profitability17%
  • Financial Reports15%
  • Marketing14%
  • Procurement14%
  • Analytics12%
  • Manufacturing12%
  • Bookkeeping11%
  • Funding11%

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