Finance Manager
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What's it like to be a Finance Manager?
A Finance Manager (Kaiwhakahaere Pūtea) oversees an organisation’s financial activities. They manage long-term financial planning, assess risks, Financial Managers need knowledge of industry regulations and tax laws to help them make sound financial decisions for their organisation. They work in many industries including health, government, banking and financial services. manage investments and analyse data to produce budgets, forecasts and reports for senior executives and managers.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing financial information.
- Managing budgets across different business departments.
- Developing financial forecasts such as revenue projections.
- Investigating ways to improve profitability.
- Analysing market trends for potential business opportunities.
- Reporting financial results and providing financial guidance to senior managers and stakeholders.
- Producing financial reports and business plans.
- Identifying financial risks and devising mitigation strategies.
- Leading teams and coaching employees tasked with preparing financial information.
How to become a Finance Manager
You usually need an accounting degree and extensive experience to become a Finance Manager.
You usually need an accounting degree and extensive experience to become a Finance Manager.
Complete an accredited qualification, such as a Bachelor of Accountancy, or a business or commerce degree majoring in finance or accounting. This usually takes three years of full-time study.
Alternatively, if you have already completed a degree, complete a Master of Professional Accounting postgraduate qualification. This usually takes two years of full-time study.
Develop your experience across one or more managerial roles in finance or accounting.
Become a Chartered Accountant (CA) by completing the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ) graduate certificate programme. Provisional membership is available to graduates of accredited degrees. Full membership is available upon completion of three years of employment in an approved workplace.
Alternatively, some Accountants choose to become a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) by completing CPA Australia’s graduate programme. This usually takes one year.
