ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS WITH SCIENTIFIC CRITICAL REASONING IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and interpret empirical findings in the realm of financial management through a scientific critical reasoning framework, in order to formulate strategic recommendations that are evidence-based, measurable, and operationally feasible. The research background is based on the common phenomenon where financial policy formulation often relies solely on statistical indicators, without in-depth verification of causal relationships, institutional contexts, and anomalies that arise in the field. This condition has the potential to produce recommendations that are biased, less applicable, and even have negative long-term implications. This study implements a multi-level analysis of findings based on scientific critical reasoning, which includes verifying data consistency, distinguishing correlation and causal relationships, exploring anomalies, and evaluating theoretical and practical implications. A structured analytical flow framework is designed as an operational guide, so that the interpretation process is not subjective, but rather follows logical stages that can be academically justified. The results show that financial performance is not solely determined by quantitative indicators, but is strongly influenced by the quality of risk-based governance implementation, human resource capacity, and the effectiveness of post-implementation monitoring mechanisms. There is a significant reciprocal relationship between financial governance and organizational performance, so a one-way approach to policy formulation will not produce optimal results. The strategic recommendations developed include strengthening risk-based governance, increasing human resource capacity, integrating financial information systems, strengthening oversight functions, and providing directions for further research. Each recommendation is accompanied by a phased implementation strategy and efforts to mitigate obstacles, ensuring its adoption in organizational environments with diverse resource constraints.