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Unit Group

1112 Finance Managers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1112 Finance Managers

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the financial and accounting activities within organisations.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

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

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

Skill level: 1

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