Chief Financial Officer

1 week ago

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia xWise Group Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

xWise Group | Melbourne | Attractive executive package (base + 20–40% bonus)

About xWise

xWise Group is a fast-growing, fully integrated property and capital business that combines funds management, land development, sales and distribution, and construction partnerships under one umbrella. Through CapitalxWise, we manage structured funds for wholesale investors. LandxWise is focused on delivering large-scale communities in Melbourne's key growth corridors. SalesxWise drives direct and B2B distribution channels, while BuildxWise builds strategic partnerships across construction. Together, we sit at the intersection of property development and funds management - creating places that deliver value for investors, communities, and partners alike.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy, governance, and operations as we prepare for institutional investment, equity sell-downs, and long-term capital partnerships.

This career-defining opportunity for a finance leader who wants to institutionalise a high-growth platform - building governance frameworks, leading capital strategy, and spearheading AI-driven transformation across finance and investment operations.

Key Priorities

  • Governance & Compliance - Build institutional-grade reporting, policies, and frameworks for ASIC, AFSL, and corporate compliance.
  • Capital Strategy – Lead debt, mezzanine, and equity strategies, ensuring institutional due diligence readiness.
  • Fund Operations – Oversee NAV, unit registry, carried interest, and fund accounting integration.
  • Investor Confidence – Deliver best-in-class investor reporting, performance analytics, and transparent data room management.
  • Technology & AI - Drive AI and ERP systems adoption to automate finance, investor communications, and project controls.
  • Leadership – Mentor and scale the finance team across controllers, fund operations, and FP&A.

About You

  • CA/CPA qualified with 15+ years of finance leadership.
  • Proven background in property development finance and/or funds management.
  • Direct experience engaging with institutional investors, family offices, or private equity.
  • Skilled in capital raising, governance, and structuring wholesale/credit/equity funds.
  • Track record of introducing technology and AI to streamline financial operations.
  • A change leader who blends entrepreneurial execution with institutional credibility.

What We Offer

  • Attractive executive package with base salary + 20–40% performance bonus, linked to fundraising, AI implementation, and institutional readiness milestones.
  • The chance to shape a Group at its institutional tipping point.
  • Entrepreneurial scale-up environment with direct exposure to founding directors.
  • Opportunity to build an integrated platform delivering projects and funds with speed, transparency, and discipline.
  • Lead the AI-driven transformation of one of Australia's most ambitious emerging property groups.

If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives on building institutions from the ground up, this role offers the chance to leave your mark on one of Australia's fastest-growing integrated property and capital businesses.

Apply now to join the xWise Group

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