Budget monitoring and financial management differ in several ways, such as scope, frequency, purpose, and skills. Budget monitoring focuses on comparing the actual and planned budget and is usually done periodically, while financial management covers the whole cycle of financial planning, execution, and evaluation and is a continuous process. Furthermore, budget monitoring aims to measure and report on the financial performance and status of a project or organization, while financial management aims to plan and manage the financial resources and activities. In terms of skills, budget monitoring requires data analysis, variance analysis, reporting, and communication; financial management requires budgeting, accounting, auditing, compliance, and strategic thinking.