General Manager

About Us:

Established in 2006, Credit Connect Group (CCG) is a leader in Non-Bank Lending and First Mortgage Investments in Australia. CCG holds an AFSL and operates a mortgage fund, raises investor capital and finances various Australian properties.

As we scale our operations and transition to additional fund structures, we require a high-calibre leader to drive the business forward.

The Role:

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to oversee all financial and operational aspects of the business. This is a critical leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO/Owner and will be pivotal in shaping the company's future success.

The General Manager will be responsible for driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic growth, ensuring business scalability as we expand from a contributory fund to additional fund structures. You will lead all financial planning, forecasting, compliance, investor fundraising and reporting while optimising operational processes and ensuring financial controls are robust and effective.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a commercially astute professional with exceptional analytical skills, expertise in construction and development feasibility costings, loan assessment and a deep understanding of fund management, compliance and financial operations. You will be the central point of contact across the business, providing direction to staff while managing key stakeholder relationships and ensuring the CEO is equipped with strategic insights to drive the business forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead finance and operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Act as the CEO's right-hand, providing strategic insights and oversight of financial and operational decisions.
• Oversee recruitment, management, and development of staff to support growth.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow and AFSL compliance.
• Develop and present 1, 2 and 3-year financial plans to support informed decision-making.
• Drive business scalability, implementing financial systems as we transition to additional fund structures.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and cost analysis for construction and development loans.
• Assess and approve loan applications as a key member of the Credit Committee.
• Strengthen financial controls and compliance, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics, driving strategic improvements.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company's vision.

This hands-on role demands a proactive and results-driven team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

Essential Criteria:

• CA/CPA, AFSL or IPA qualified.
• First mortgage fund management experience
• Strong background in conducting construction/development feasibility/loan costings
• 10+ years' experience in senior finance/operational leadership roles
• Strong background in financial modelling/forecasting, ASIC compliance, AFSL and strategic planning
• Industry experience in property/real estate
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present multi-year financial forecasts and strategic plans.
• Proven business scaling experience with a track record of leading growth and transformation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on coaching and development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a strong commercial mindset.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering excellence.
• Ethical, trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive financial information with discretion.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a leading non-bank lender.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Subject to experience our salary offer is from $120k-200k pa.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced leader with a passion for strategic planning, finance and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you. Applicants need to be aware this is a full-time role based in our Robina Gold Coast office, and no remote working applications will be considered.