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Occupation

111231 Finance Manager

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

111231 Finance Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.

Alternative titles

  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Finance Director
  • Financial Controller

Specialisation

  • Financial Administrator

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Determines, implements, monitors, reviews, and evaluates budgetary and accounting strategies, policies, and plans in consultation with other managers
  • Provides financial information and interprets the implications for business performance and funding needs
  • Coordinates the development, implementation, and monitoring of accounting systems
  • Directs the preparation of financial reports that summarise and forecast an organisation's financial position, such as income statements and balance sheets, and analyses future earnings and income
  • Advises on investment strategies, sources of funds, and the distribution of earnings
  • Delivers long-range profit forecasts, budgeting, and financial reports
  • Ensures compliance with financial legislation and standards
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