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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.