When stakeholders express concerns about financial risks, the risk manager's first step should be to gather and reconcile project risk report data. This involves reviewing the existing risk data, ensuring that it is accurate, up-to-date, and reflects the current status of the project. By reconciling this data, the risk manager can provide stakeholders with a clear and evidence-based picture of the project's risk profile, demonstrating that the risks are within a tolerable threshold.
This approach aligns with PMI's risk management processes, which emphasize the importance of accurate and transparent reporting to manage stakeholder expectations and concerns effectively.