The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Finance Managers
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Most occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- 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 that summarise and forecast 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
Occupation:
- Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Alternative Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Finance Director
- Financial Controller
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.
Specialisation:
- Financial Administrator
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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage> $2,460 Earnings for full-time employees before tax.
The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.Full Time/Part Time
Split88%12% This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.
The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.Currently Employed
Workers77,400 The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.
It includes both full-time and part-time workers.Future Job Openings
Next Five Years5k - 10k An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.
It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.Current
UnemploymentLow The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.Powered by Australian Jobs 2026
Career Details
Finance Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the financial and accounting activities within organisations.
Most occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- 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 that summarise and forecast 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
Occupation:
- Finance Manager
Finance Manager
Alternative Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Finance Director
- Financial Controller
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.
Specialisation:
- Financial Administrator
Find out more
Check out the Good Universities Guide for more information on careers and the courses that can help get you there.
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