Women, like men, have to make choices and live with the consequences of those choices. I know that's not a very popular response, but that's reality. I don't agree with the stereotype that positions are given to men because they are afraid women will take too much time away from the office. Men are also taking more time for their children. You've said that women need to try to strive for positions that involve decisions regarding the disbursement of money.
Financial acumen is one of the key success factors for success.
If you do not know much about financials, I suggest that you get some training on the basics. From a company standpoint, you need to understand profit margins, return on investments, and basic financial analysis in order to manage a group and handle your corporate budget. Since the unemployment rate is so low right now, I'd be surprised if companies are limiting their options to just women. Having said that, it is a great time to be a professional woman in the job market. Companies are realizing that most purchasing decisions are made by women and, are therefore, wanting the voice of women in their companies.