Finance Manager

What is a Finance Manager?

A Finance Manager distributes the financial resources of a company, is responsible for the budget planning, and supports the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.

Finance Manager job description

As a crucial member of the finance team, a typical Finance Manager job description should include, but not be limited to:

Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information

Predicting future financial trends

Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted

Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.

Developing long-term business plans based on these reports

Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets

Developing strategies that work to minimise financial risk

Analysing market trends and competitors

What skills and qualifications should a Finance Manager have?

A degree and several years’ experience in the financial field will be required to gain a Finance Manager role. A degree in the following fields will prove particularly advantageous:

Accountancy or Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Business Studies

Management

Postgraduate degrees in financial management would also be beneficial for candidates looking to advance their career.

As well as formal qualifications, a Finance Manager job description should detail the following qualities:

An analytical mind

Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships

Commercial and business awareness

Good communication skills – both written and verbal

A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

Ability to stick to time constraints

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Salary for Finance Manager

125000 - 160000

25th percentile

125000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

145000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

160000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Financial Controller

165000

195000

210000

Finance Director (SME)

180000

200000

240000

Chief Financial Officer (SME)

200000

220000

240000

Finance Director (Large/MN)

255000

305000

375000

Chief Financial Officer (Large/MN)

255000

305000

375000

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