Finance manager

Finance manager

Finance managers oversee an organisation's strategic accounting, investments, risk management and other financial activities.

Also known as

Chief financial officer, financial controller, finance and administration manager, finance and business services manager, financial manager, finance reporting manager, investments manager

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be accurate, identify and solve problems and make decisions

Typical tasks

  • Review and manage financial risks
  • Prepare budgets, financial reports and forecasts
  • Make decisions on investments and spending
  • Check and report on financial trends
  • Manage finance teams and staff
  • Provide financial advice to businesses
  • Make sure legal rules are followed
  • Analyse financial records to improve budgets
  • Oversee cash flow and company finances
  • Keep records for legal and business needs

Salary information

$65K-$244K
LowerMost commonUpper
$65K$86K-$175K$244K

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