Meaning of the word "financial officer" in English

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financial officer

US /fəˈnænʃəl ˈɔfɪsər/
UK /fəˈnænʃəl ˈɒfɪsər/

Noun

an executive responsible for the financial health of an organization

Example:
The company's new financial officer has a strong background in investment banking.
As a financial officer, she is responsible for managing budgets and financial reporting.