related to or involving finance or money:
• The law barsfinancial transactions between American corporations and countries accused of supporting terrorism
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financial UK US /faɪˈnænʃəl/ adjective [usually before noun]
► relating to money or the way money is managed: financial stability/security/strength »
Independent agencies perform rigorous analysis in order to assign financial strength ratings to America's leading corporations.
financial advisor/planner/analyst »She is a licensed financial advisor.
financial statements/accounts/report »A certified financial statement from an auditor must be filed with the annual report.
financial problems/issues/difficulties »Unable to overcome their financial difficulties, the company declared bankruptcy last year.
► with the purpose or aim of making a profit, rather than for any other reason: a financial buyer/investor »
This division, the most profitable in the group, is likely to appeal to a financial buyer.
»Some of these companies have a financial interest in the pending legislation.
»Our interest in the company is financial rather than strategic.
Financial and business terms. 2012.