Job outlooks for Financial managers

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finance chief (10010)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    With a slight decline in employment expected over the forecast period, most opportunities are expected to be generated because of attrition through retirement. Candidates with several years of experience in financial analysis will be at an advantage. Many employers prefer individuals with a master's degree in a related discipline and/or with a financial professional designation, depending on the type of financial service operation; examples include Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Insurance Consultant, and the Canadian Securities Course.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 6%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
    • 93% of financial managers work all year, while 7% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 31% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 69% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 77%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 77%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 20%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Financial managers play a vital role in overseeing financial operations across a wide range of industries, including banking, investment firms, insurance, government, and corporate sectors. While many employers prefer candidates with a master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, professional designations such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) are often required or strongly recommended depending on the specialization. Increasingly, financial managers are expected to bring expertise in financial software, data analytics, and emerging areas and cybersecurity risk. As financial operations become more complex and technology-driven, the role of financial managers continues to evolve. 

    The demand for workers in this occupation is influenced by economic conditions and business activity. Prince Edward Island's economy is projected to expand at a modest pace over the forecast horizon, constrained by slower population growth and ongoing trade uncertainties. Growth will be supported by strong export performance—particularly in processed foods and seafood, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals—alongside sustained construction activity and a resilient tourism sector. Declining interest rates are expected to further support domestic spending and housing demand. However, the federal reduction in immigration targets has led to a marked decline in international arrivals, a slowdown that is anticipated to moderate consumer demand and labour force growth. Over the longer term, reduced immigration presents a key risk to the province's economic outlook. 

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 12%
      • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 9%
      • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 81% of financial managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 34% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 66% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 17%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 9%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 89% of financial managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 43% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 1,380 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 27%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • These managers are employed in financial and accounting departments across the public and private sector.  
    • Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities are generally required. 
    • Accounting and audit managers may require a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. 
    • Investment, treasury, or corporate finance managers may require a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or other recognized financial designation. 
    • Candidates should be familiar with industry-specific software packages, as well as local laws and financial regulations. 
    • Prospects are greater in the province's larger urban centres (Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John), where there are greater concentrations of financial services. However, an availability to work in rural areas will expand the number of opportunities.  
    • Knowledge of both French and English will be required in certain regions of the province. 

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 10%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%
    • 85% of financial managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 36% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 64% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 36%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 7%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 17,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 20%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
    • 83% of financial managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 42% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 57% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 1,860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

    • Côte-Nord Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 54%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 12,620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 12,620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 4,240 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 24%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 41%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Employed across all major sectors of the economy, with the leading share in the finance and insurance services industry, notably in banks
    • Other key employers are accounting, tax preparation and bookkeeping firms, and the manufacturing sector

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • These professionals are employed in a range of roles across many sectors, and job prospects would usually be relatively stable
    • However, general operational shifts in financial services and recent job cuts to corporate roles in other sectors may constrain potential job growth in this occupation.

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • Accounting and auditing managers may require a recognized accounting designation

    What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

    • The Toronto economic region accounts for an above-average share of financial managers in Ontario (62%). 

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 36,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 24%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 7%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
    • 86% of financial managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 43% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 3,330 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 26%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 3,190 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the London region:

      • Approximately 990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 23%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 25%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 3,960 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 21,910 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 35%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 2,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 16%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 8%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
      • Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 90% of financial managers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 42% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 57% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 32%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • North Central Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the North Central region:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • North Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the North region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the North region:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%

    • Parklands Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Parklands region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%

    • South Central Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%

    • Southwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,640 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 12%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 11%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 86% of financial managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 40% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 60% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Northern region:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 17%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 43%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 46%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 8,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 14%
      • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 9%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 83% of financial managers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 39% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 61% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 41% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 5,160 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 34%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

  • British ColumbiaUndetermined

    Since the employment opportunities in this occupation are primarily based on talent or entrepreneurship, they will vary from one individual to another.

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 20%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 6,130 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

    • Nechako Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Nechako region:

      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

    • North Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the North Coast region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 22%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial managers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Financial managers are employed in nearly all industries in the Yukon.
    • Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Yukon:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 66%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 10%
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 71% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations

  • Northwest TerritoriesGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Financial managers are employed in nearly all industries in the Northwest Territories.
    • Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Northwest Territories:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 66%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 10%
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • NunavutModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial managers (NOC 10010) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Financial managers are employed in nearly all industries in Nunavut.
    • Changes in technology, including the availability of online services, artificial intelligence, and the automation of back-office processes, may slow down job growth and change some job roles.

    Here are some key facts about financial managers in Nunavut:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Financial managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 66%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 87% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • 81% of financial managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 35% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 65% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 37% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 6% for all occupations

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