The cabinet minister who heads the Ministry of Finance, responsible for the national budget, taxation, and fiscal management of the country.
財務大臣は来年度予算案を国会に提出した。
The Minister of Finance submitted next year's budget bill to the Diet.
市場は財務大臣の発言に敏感に反応した。
The market reacted sensitively to the Minister of Finance's remarks.
政府は財務大臣と協議して対応を決めた。
The government consulted with the Minister of Finance and decided on a response.