Career pathway
Finance Managers
ANZSCO 1322
Employed
77,900
Part-time share
12%
Female share
53%
Median weekly earnings
$2,904
Median age
45 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Finance Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the financial and accounting activities within organisations.
What they typically do
- Determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other managers
- Providing financial information and interpreting the implications for business performance and funding needs
- Coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems
- Directing the preparation of financial reports summarising and forecasting the organisation's financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income
- Assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects
- Advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
- Delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reporting
- Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
40%
VIC
25.8%
QLD
15.6%
WA
8.7%
SA
6%
ACT
2%
NT
0.9%
TAS
0.9%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Finance Managers.
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Diploma of Payroll Management
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