Finance Director

A Finance Director oversees the financial health of an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, a non-profit, or government agency. Finance Directors manage budgets, financial reporting, and investment activities. You’ll ensure compliance with financial regulations and develop strategies to achieve financial goals.

Finance Directors play a critical role in an organisation’s success. You’ll need strong analytical and leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. You’ll liaise with executives, auditors, and other financial professionals to ensure the organisation’s financial stability and growth.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $245,024
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a finance director?

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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Company Director Hospitality Manager
People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Education Coordinator Economics Consultant IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Leadership Coach Acquisition Manager Finance Director Commercial Manager Research and Development Manager Food Service Supervisor Program Evaluator Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Organisational Development Consultant Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Executive Manager Business Relationship Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Business Process Analyst Project Director Strategy Manager Operations Analyst International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Executive Director Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Policy Researcher Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Film Producer International Project Manager Engagement Manager Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Claims Specialist Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Dog Trainer Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Sales Analyst Area Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Head of Procurement Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Customer Success Manager National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Investigation Manager Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer Information Officer Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Data Miner Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Governance Coordinator Service Director Team Administrator Presales Consultant Regional Manager General Manager Assistant Manager Project Coordinator Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Company Director Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Education Coordinator Economics Consultant IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Leadership Coach Acquisition Manager Finance Director Commercial Manager Research and Development Manager Food Service Supervisor Program Evaluator Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Organisational Development Consultant Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Executive Manager Business Relationship Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Business Process Analyst Project Director Strategy Manager Operations Analyst International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Executive Director Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Policy Researcher Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Film Producer International Project Manager Engagement Manager Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Claims Specialist Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Dog Trainer Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Sales Analyst Area Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Head of Procurement Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Customer Success Manager National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Investigation Manager Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer Information Officer Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Data Miner Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Governance Coordinator Service Director Team Administrator Presales Consultant Regional Manager General Manager Assistant Manager Project Coordinator Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,422
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Apiarist Concreter Drilling Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Head of Cyber Security Senior Compliance Officer Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Policy Researcher Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Geochemist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Service Delivery Manager Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Apiarist Concreter Drilling Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Head of Cyber Security Senior Compliance Officer Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Policy Researcher Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Geochemist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Service Delivery Manager Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker + 216 more

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Economics)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Finance

On Campus, Online
6 - 8 months
$0 - $33,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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