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Primary Role:
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Business Analyst: Analyzes business processes, identifying improvements
Financial Director/CFO: Manages financial health, including strategies and operations
Reporting Relationship:
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Business Analyst: Typically reports to a project manager or business unit leader
Financial Director/CFO: Reports to CEO or executive board
Scope of Responsibilities:
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Business Analyst: Focuses on data analysis, process improvement, and project support
Financial Director/CFO: Responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting
Decision-Making Authority:
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Business Analyst: Decision-making within the scope of analysis and recommendations
Financial Director/CFO: Key decision-maker in financial matters
Strategic Planning:
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Business Analyst: Involved in providing data and analysis for strategic planning
Financial Director/CFO: Integral to financial aspect of strategic planning
Team Management:
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Business Analyst: May work within a team or lead project teams
Financial Director/CFO: Oversees the financial team or department
Meeting Involvement:
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Business Analyst: Participates in meetings to provide insights from data analysis
Financial Director/CFO: Attends executive meetings, particularly around financial planning
Project Management:
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Business Analyst: Involved in various projects as an analyst
Financial Director/CFO: Involved in financial projects and initiatives
Communication:
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Business Analyst: Communicates analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
Financial Director/CFO: Communicates financial information to stakeholders
Professional Development:
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Business Analyst: Develops business analysis and project management skills
Financial Director/CFO: Develops financial management and strategic skills
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