Meaning of the word "chief financial officer" in English

What does "chief financial officer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chief financial officer

US /tʃiːf faɪˈnænʃəl ˈɔːfɪsər/
UK /tʃiːf faɪˈnænʃəl ˈɒfɪsər/
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Noun

a senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company

Example:
The chief financial officer presented the quarterly earnings report.
She was promoted to chief financial officer last year.