Finance Managers

Finance Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the financial and accounting activities within organisations.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- 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