| Occupation Title | FINANCE MANAGER |
| ANZSCO Code | 132211 |
| Occupations in this Group | 132211 Finance Manager |
| Description | Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Alternative Titles | Chief Financial Officer Finance Director Financial Controller |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. |
| Caveat Relevant ‘note’ no. in instrument | 1 |
| Tasks | -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 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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Certified Practising Accountants of Australia |
| Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand | |
| Institute of Public Accountants | |
| Related Occupations | None |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Proficient English (e.g. IELTS: at least 7 in each skill) |