Core Skills Occupation List · ANZSCO 132211 · Home Affairs list read 18 August 2026
Finance Manager — on the CSOL for the 482 visa
Short answer: Finance Manager (ANZSCO 132211) is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved Australian sponsor can nominate the role on the 482 Skills in Demand visa — and the 186 for permanent residence, or the 494 in regional areas. Salary must meet the CSIT (A$79,423 from 1 July 2026) or the market rate. Assessed by CA ANZ / CPA Australia / IPA. Facts below are read from Home Affairs and the assessing authorities and refreshed monthly.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed August 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO 2022 / 2013
- 132211 / 132211
- Lists
- STSOL · CSOL
- Employer sponsored
- 482 · 186 · 494
- Points-tested
- 190 · 491
- Assessing authority
- CAANZ / CPAA / IPA
- CSIT 2026–27
- A$79,423
Which visas list Finance Manager
From the Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 18 August 2026), Finance Manager — ANZSCO 132211 — is eligible for:
| Visa | Route |
|---|---|
| 190 Skilled Nominated | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 407 Training | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
Also on: STSOL. Source: Home Affairs skilled occupation list.
Salary floor
For 482 Core Skills nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 the nominated salary must be at least the Core Skills Income Threshold, A$79,423, and at least the annual market salary rate for a Finance Manager at that location — whichever is higher. A role paid A$146,576 or more can use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list. Guaranteed annual earnings only; superannuation and non-monetary benefits are on top. Current and past thresholds.
Skills assessment
| Assessing authority | Standard assessment | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA ANZ | Qualification assessment | A$565 onshore / A$514 offshore | Standard approximately 10 business days |
| CPA Australia | Qualification assessment | A$565 onshore / A$514 offshore | Standard approximately 10 business days |
| IPA | Qualification assessment | A$565 onshore / A$514 offshore | Standard approximately 10 business days |
Fees and turnaround read from each authority's own pages, checked August 2026 — all authorities. A skills assessment is mandatory for the points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations, depending on passport and occupation.
Current processing times
Home Affairs, published 04 August 2026: 482 nomination 50% within 5 days, 90% within 9 months; 482 Core Skills visa 69 days / 10 months; 186 Direct Entry 10 months / 14 months. All subclasses, refreshed monthly.
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Keshab Chapagain, MARN 1576536. General information only, not migration advice. Occupation lists, thresholds and processing times are set by the Department of Home Affairs and change; this page states the date each figure was read and is refreshed monthly.
Questions we get asked first
Is Finance Manager on the Core Skills Occupation List?
Yes. Finance Manager (ANZSCO 132211) appears on the CSOL as published by the Department of Home Affairs (list read 18 August 2026), which means an approved sponsor can nominate the role on the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, and it is also available for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.
What visas can a Finance Manager apply for?
According to the Home Affairs occupation list, Finance Manager is eligible for: 190 Skilled Nominated; 407 Training; 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional; 491 Skilled Work Regional; 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream); 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. Which one fits depends on whether you have an employer, your points, and where you will live; the 482 (with the 186 after two years) is the usual employer-sponsored route.
What is the minimum salary to sponsor a Finance Manager on a 482?
The Core Skills Income Threshold — A$79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — or the annual market salary rate for the role in that location, whichever is higher. A role paid at or above A$146,576 can instead use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list.
Who assesses Finance Manager for skilled migration, and what does it cost?
CA ANZ — standard assessment A$565 onshore / A$514 offshore, standard approximately 10 business days (checked August 2026); CPA Australia — standard assessment A$565 onshore / A$514 offshore, standard approximately 10 business days (checked August 2026); IPA — standard assessment A$565 onshore / A$514 offshore, standard approximately 10 business days (checked August 2026). A skills assessment is required for points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations depending on passport and occupation.
How long does a 482 nomination for a Finance Manager take right now?
Home Affairs (04 August 2026) reports 50% of 482 nominations decided within 5 days and 90% within 9 months; Core Skills visas 69 days / 10 months. Complete, consistent nominations sit at the fast end.
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