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FINANCE

All forestry-related businesses, large and small, require careful financial management. In some companies, financial management may be combined with an office manager role, while larger companies will likely employ one or more specialist accountants or financial officers. Depending on the level of the role, work could include:

SNAPSHOT INFO

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Earning Potential

$40,000 – $100,000+

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Qualification Required

Tertiary qualification needed

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Physically Demanding

Office based

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Absence from home

Unlikely

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

A tertiary qualification in accountancy, business management or similar will be required, along with experience in relevant financial management software and systems. Some companies will require professionally qualified chartered accountants.

An awareness of forestry operations will be valuable, along with good communications skills, attention to detail, and trustworthiness. 

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CAREER PROGRESSION

In larger companies, the Chief Financial Officer is generally a key member of the management team, with high levels of responsibility.