Business Manager
Oversee the administration and financial goals of an organisation.
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- What's it like to be a Business Manager?
- How to become a Business Manager
- Latest Business Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Business Managers
- Is Business Manager the right role for you?
- Business Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Business Manager?
Business Managers are experienced leaders who are primarily responsible for the administration and financial control of a business or organisation. The primary role of a Business Manager is to ensure that an organisation’s finances are in good order. They work in a range of industries such as banks, schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels and corporations. The specifics of a Business Manager’s tasks tend to depend on which industry they are working within.
Tasks and duties
- Preparing and overseeing the administration of budgets, cash flow, account payments and financial planning in order to ensure an organisation meets its financial goals.
- Advising leaders and stakeholders on financial, compliance and organisational matters.
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of particular departments such as HR, marketing, administration or sales.
How to become a Business Manager
There are many pathways to becoming a Business Manager, but most candidates complete a relevant tertiary qualification and have extensive experience leading people and processes.
- Complete a bachelor degree in management, commerce, business or a related field. Alternatively, a VET qualification such as a Diploma of Business (BSB50120) can introduce you to the business skills required for the role.
- Consider advancing your skills with a relevant postgraduate degree, such as a Master of Business Administration.
- Gain extensive industry experience and seek leadership roles that focus on key skills such as management, communication, budgeting and planning.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Business Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Financial Management
Business Management
Performance Management
Commercial Acumen
Budgeting
Business Services
Accounting
Business Planning
Corporate Services
Financial Reporting
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Latest Business Manager reviews
Feb 2025
It can be a very fulfilling role if you find a good firm.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Arts
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationLegal
The good thingsTo be fair I think this role was amazing because of the owners of the firm. We had an an amazing team relationship which we developed quickly and they trusted me with their business. I felt valued and...
The challengesIt was exhausting because I lost the ability to maintain balance.
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Nov 2023
Fantastic role with ample opportunity to learn and apply knowledge, with a visible or tangible result.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate in Business
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationSales
The good thingsAutonomy and variation day to day. People management
The challengesLack of exposure to full company P&L
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