The phrase "financial imperative" means that something is necessary or crucial for financial reasons. It suggests that there is a significant need or requirement related to money and finances. Full definition
But is a communications paradigm driven by Facebook's financial imperatives actually good for Page owners? (epolitics.com)
One leading solar company, in fact, had a driving financial imperative to cheer it on. (publicintegrity.org)
Constitutional not financial imperatives should dictate the attitudes of judges in tax disputes, say Jonathan Levy & Daniel Hemming (newlawjournal.co.uk)