Chief Financial Officer

At Swyftx, we're not just building a fintech scaleup; we're shaping the future of Australia's digital currency industry. With over 800,000 users, we have our sights set high, aiming to be Australia's most trusted cryptocurrency trading platform, bridging the gap between defi and tradfi and expanding to become Australia’s next global success story.

This is a chance to make your mark in an industry-defining company.

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Swyftx, you will drive transformational initiatives, strategies and operational excellence across finance, accounting and our treasury operations. You will work closely with the CEO and executive team, using your experience, vision, and strategic thinking to enact change as we continue to expand both locally and globally. If you are a forward-thinking CFO, with the ability to think strategically, while still being able to have your eye on the detail and are seeking to take your career to the next level with a company that is thinking globally, then we want to have an exploratory conversation with you. Please note that this is a Brisbane based role with hybrid working (2 days per week in our beautiful Milton office).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial advice and analysis to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board on all strategic and operational aspects of financial management, capital management and Treasury for the organisation.
• Guide, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Finance team on best practices and procedures.
• Create and promote financial and business strategies to streamline operations and ensure efficiency, strengthening internal controls to drive profitability and mitigate risk.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring the provision of accurate financial data.
• Support M&A negotiations, ensuring alignment with Swyftx’s strategic objectives and maximising value creation.
• Oversee Treasury operations, including trading and capital management strategies, to maintain strong financial health and liquidity.
• Champion financial innovation to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and support business transformation initiatives.

To be successful you will have:

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with excellent financial managementexpertise, including prior CFO experience within financial services.
• A strong understanding of cryptocurrency is beneficial, but not essential.
• Strong leadership skills with advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), and the ability to work effectively across internal and external organisations, leading through influence.
• Significant experience working with external auditors, tax accountants, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• A highly commercial focus and approach, with prior experience in M&A execution and integration.
• Strong treasury management experience, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital allocation.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Some of our perks and benefits include:

• Unlimited fee-free trading.
• Career growth, training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Social activities, game breaks and recognition awards.
• Fully stocked kitchen, breakfast and lunch foods, unlimited fresh fruit and snacks.
• Inhouse barista, weekly catered lunches on a Wednesday, plenty of opportunities to celebrate with your colleagues.

At Swyftx, we're not just building a diverse and dynamic environment; we're celebrating it. We value and embrace the unique experiences, qualities, and characteristics that each member of our team brings, and we're committed to cultivating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

As part of this commitment, we're also building an internal ‘Leadership Development’ program, creating an environment where everyone can build their profile and contribute to our ‘Thought Leadership’ initiatives.

If you are driven by excellence, a deep commitment to integrity, and an unwavering drive to make an impact then click ‘apply now’.

We have an internal Talent Acquisition function, and therefore are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies.