Finance Manager – ANZSCO 132211

Finance Manager (ANZSCO 132211) is a skill level 1 occupation assessed by Accounting bodies (CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA) for Australian skilled migration. It is on the STSOL, CSOL lists and can be used for subclass 190, subclass 491, subclass 482, subclass 186, subclass 494, subclass 407. 4 of 8 states and territories currently nominate it.

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Quick facts

ANZSCO code: 132211
Skill level: 1 – Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assessing authority: CAANZ CPAA IPA
Occupation lists: STSOL, CSOL
English test for skills assessment: Required
ANZSCO unit group: 1322 Finance Managers

Finance Manager job description and duties

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.

Also known as: Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Financial Controller

Specialisations: Financial Administrator

Tasks include

Determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other Managers
Providing financial information and interpreting the implications for business performance and funding needs
Coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems
Directing the preparation of financial reports that summarise and forecast the organisation's financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income
Assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects
Advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
Delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reporting
Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards

Education and skill level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

What the assessing authority expects: Bachelor-level degree covering the core accounting knowledge areas, plus an English test.

Visa options for Finance Manager

Eligible means the occupation is on a list the visa accepts. You still need to meet every other requirement.

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 491F Skilled Work Regional – Family sponsored: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate – Post-Vocational Education Work: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry: Eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 407 Training visa: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)

State and territory nomination for Finance Manager

4 of 8 states and territories currently list this occupation: Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania. Onshore means already living in that state; offshore means living outside Australia.

New South Wales: 190 No, 491 Closed 26–27, onshore No, offshore No. Unit group 1322 is not on the NSW Skills List.
Victoria: 190 Yes, 491 Not yet open, onshore VIC residents, offshore Yes. All 190-eligible occupations (no state list).
Queensland: 190 No, 491 No, onshore No, offshore No. Not on the Queensland onshore or offshore list.
South Australia: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore SA residents, offshore No. SA Graduates: 190 & 491; Skilled Employment in SA: 190 & 491; Outer Regional Skilled Employment: 190 & 491.
Western Australia: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore WA graduates, offshore No. Graduate stream (WA study): 190 & 491.
Tasmania: 190 Yes, 491 Yes, onshore TAS residents, offshore No. Living in Tasmania: Skilled Employment, Graduate or Established Resident pathways; Overseas 491 (OSOP) closed for 2026–27.
Australian Capital Territory: 190 No, 491 No, onshore No, offshore No. Not on the ACT occupation list (Canberra small-business owners may still qualify).
Northern Territory: 190 Closed, 491 By exception, onshore NT grads/residents only, offshore No. 491 onshore only, by exception for NT Graduate or Resident applicants with urgent visa or age deadlines.

Based on each state's official 2026–27 lists and program pages. Being listed does not guarantee an invitation.

Skills assessment for Finance Manager

You can choose any of the three accounting bodies. Each checks that your degree is comparable to an Australian bachelor degree and covers the required accounting knowledge areas, and asks for an English test result.

The process

Choose a body: CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA.
Check your degree: Bachelor level or higher, covering the core accounting knowledge areas.
English test: Provide a test result that meets the body's current minimum.
Apply and pay: Upload qualifications and transcripts.
Outcome: Optionally add a skilled employment assessment for points.

What you need for this occupation

A degree comparable to an Australian bachelor degree or higher
Coverage of the required accounting knowledge areas (for example financial accounting, auditing, taxation, finance and law)
An English test meeting the body's current minimum
Optional skilled employment assessment for points

Documents checklist

Passport
Degree certificate and full transcripts with subject descriptions
English test results
Employment evidence (if requesting an employment assessment)

Key facts

Choice of assessor: Any one of CPA Australia, CA ANZ, IPA
Focus: Accounting knowledge areas covered by your degree
Validity for visas: Home Affairs generally accepts an assessment for 3 years unless the letter says otherwise

English language requirement

For the CAANZ skills assessment

English test required. All three accounting bodies require an English test for the skills assessment. Only tests taken at a secure test centre are accepted (no online or at-home tests); results are valid for 3 years.

IELTS Academic (all three bodies): Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.0
PTE Academic – CPA Australia, IPA: Listening 65, Reading 65, Writing 65, Speaking 65
PTE Academic – CA ANZ (tests from 7 Aug 2025): Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 69, Speaking 76

CPA Australia: holders of UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Ireland passports are exempt.
IPA: no exemption for native English speakers.
TOEFL iBT and Cambridge C1 Advanced are also accepted; minimum scores differ by body.

For the visa (189, 190 and 491)

Separately, the visa needs at least Competent English. Minimum scores for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025:

IELTS (Academic or General): Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
OET: Listening 290, Reading 310, Writing 290, Speaking 330

Proficient English adds 10 points and Superior English adds 20 points in the points test.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Finance Manager?

The ANZSCO code for Finance Manager is 132211. It is a skill level 1 occupation.

Who assesses Finance Manager for Australian migration?

Finance Manager is assessed by Accounting bodies (CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA). You need a positive skills assessment before you can apply for most skilled visas.

Which Australian visas can a Finance Manager apply for?

Finance Manager is on the STSOL, CSOL lists, so it can be used for: 190 Skilled Nominated; 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated; 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream; 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry; 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored; 407 Training visa. You must still meet every other visa requirement.

Which states nominate Finance Manager?

4 of 8 states and territories currently list Finance Manager: Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania. Each state has extra criteria such as residence, employment and points.

Do I need an English test for the Finance Manager skills assessment?

Yes. All three accounting bodies require an English test for the skills assessment. Only tests taken at a secure test centre are accepted (no online or at-home tests); results are valid for 3 years.

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0), Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists, CAANZ CPAA IPA and state and territory nomination pages. Checked November 2026. General information only, not migration advice. Search all ANZSCO occupations.