Finance Manager

A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strategies. Finance Managers provide information on an organisation’s financial situation and generate reports when required. You might provide advice on financial matters and assist with key financial decision making.

Finance Managers should have excellent leadership skills and a strong understanding of business practices. It’s important you can communicate well and work in a team environment. Finance Managers should have a strong understanding of current market activity and be able to analyse and interpret financial data and information.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $150,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a finance manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Professional Accounting

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $68,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Finance

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $41,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Commerce

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration (Finance)

Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 24 months
$0 - $67,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Finance

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $74,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Commerce

Blended, On Campus
18 - 20 months
$0 - $57,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $66,672
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Financial Management

On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $64,480
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Finance (Honours)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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