Finance Manager (Financial Services)

Finance Manager (Financial Services) job description

As a critical member of a financial services organisation, the Finance Manager plays a strategic role in managing financial performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding long-term financial planning.

Finance Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

The role of a Finance Manager in the financial services sector typically involves the following responsibilities:

Collecting, interpreting, and analysing financial data across business units and investment portfolios

Forecasting future financial trends and identifying risks and opportunities in the market

Reporting to senior leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, offering insights into how financial strategies may impact the business and compliance obligations

Producing and overseeing accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow analyses

Supporting or leading budgeting processes and ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory frameworks

Monitoring financial performance against budgets and developing recommendations for improvement

Developing and implementing strategies to minimise financial risk, improve operational efficiency, and enhance profitability

Analysing market conditions, competitor performance, and interest rate impacts to inform strategic financial planning

Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, such as APRA or ASIC guidelines (as applicable)

This role requires deep knowledge of the financial services landscape, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Typical Finance Manager (Financial Services) job qualifications and requirements

A degree and several years’ experience in the financial services sector are essential for a Finance Manager role. Familiarity with the regulatory and operational complexities of financial institutions is highly valued. A background in the following disciplines is especially beneficial:

Accounting or Finance

Economics

Banking and Financial Services

Mathematics

Financial Risk Management

Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA/CA certification are often advantageous, particularly for candidates seeking to progress into leadership roles and compliance-heavy environments.

Key skills and attributes for success in this role include:

Strong financial and analytical acumen with sector-specific experience (e.g. asset management, lending, insurance, or banking)

In-depth understanding of APRA, ASIC, and other financial services regulatory frameworks

Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness and business insight

High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing deadlines and drive outcomes

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Salary for Finance Manager (Financial Services)

141500 - 176500

25th Percentile

141500

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

157000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

176500

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

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

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