Project managers are not all needed to handle finances, while others may only do so for specific projects. It's crucial to have a project manager who understands the critical function finance serves in projects, despite recruitment firms not seeking someone to monitor budgets. The employer can learn more about a person's budgetary abilities and problem-solving techniques by asking them this question.  Although applicants may have mentioned their proficiency with budgeting in their applications, this question gives the recruiter the chance to gain insight into those abilities together while discovering their knowledge of developing, implementing, and distributing budgets.  "I didn't have to oversee the budget for every project I was in charge of, but so many did. Even though I do not really oversee the money, in my opinion, it's difficult to supervise every project without the need for a strong understanding of budgetary issues. Office space, staff, servers, and applications seem expensive. I cannot add resources before considering the budget if I need to do so to fulfill a timeframe."   Also, there can be another response to the same question, so here it is below.  "On assignments where I was in charge of the budget, I got to work on it early and continue to manage it all the way through. I keep an eye on how money is spent and whether we ever go over cost. If we encounter problems requiring more resources or unanticipated costs, I communicate them immediately with the relevant parties. I've discovered that keeping track of budgeting right away can prevent financial issues. In addition, my negotiation skills come in handy when handling financial issues, whether negotiating with suppliers, recruiting consultants, or persuading a stakeholder that more money will enhance the finished product."