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Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Financial Director/CFO: Manages financial health, including strategies and operations
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Financial Director/CFO: Reports to CEO or executive board
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Financial Director/CFO: Responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Financial Director/CFO: Key decision-maker in financial matters
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Financial Director/CFO: Integral to financial aspect of strategic planning
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Financial Director/CFO: Oversees the financial team or department
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Financial Director/CFO: Attends executive meetings, particularly around financial planning
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Financial Director/CFO: Involved in financial projects and initiatives
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Financial Director/CFO: Communicates financial information to stakeholders
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Financial Director/CFO: Develops financial management and strategic skills