Financial Controller

Join Atomi: Reinvent how the world learns. At Atomi, our mission is to help unlock the world's potential by optimising the way we teach and learn. Our platform combines cutting-edge technology with a creative, human-first approach, turning complex ideas into simple, engaging experiences for students, educators, and parents everywhere. We're driven by curiosity, humility and a relentless focus on quality and innovation.

The Opportunity: As our new Financial Controller, you'll lead a Finance function with strong foundations already in place. Please note, this is a 12-month max-term contract. Reporting to the Co-CEO with two direct reports, you'll balance day to day financial rigour with commercial insight, and bring an AI-forward mindset to how the team reports, forecasts and works.

What You'll Do:

• Own the annual budgeting framework, drive forecasting, planning and performance analysis, and support the Co-CEOs with investor reporting, performance updates and strategic materials.
• Oversee day to day accounting functions, including monthly, quarterly and yearly close, accounts payable/receivable, cash management and financial reporting.
• Manage transactional finance, including bank approvals, treasury, contract reviews and interest rate optimisation.
• Build and maintain the financial policies and controls that support Atomi's growth, and look for ways AI and automation can make reporting faster, cleaner and more useful to the business.
• Coach and develop your two direct reports, building on a team that already has stable foundations and a clear way of working.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across the business to drive cost control and operational efficiency, and constructively challenge decisions with solid financial strategy.

What You'll Bring to Atomi:

• CA or CPA qualification, with deep experience across financial control and operations, ideally in a SaaS startup, tech industry or high-growth business.
• A track record you can speak to clearly: you're able to articulate the achievements and impact you've driven in past roles.
• A genuine sense of responsibility for your team, and a real interest in coaching and developing the people who report to you.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable partnering with and influencing people across all parts of the business.
• Exceptional analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to lead budget and forecasting cycles end-to-end.
• An entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset that's comfortable with ambiguity, from BAU processes right through to larger strategic initiatives.

Working at Atomi:

• Tailored flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with hours that adapt to your needs, whether for university, family or personal time.
• Generous leave: Experience additional paid leave options as a permanent team member.
• Location independence: Work from Sydney, interstate or wherever you find inspiration.
• Growth and development: Use ongoing opportunities to improve your skills and expand your knowledge.
• Holistic wellbeing: Benefit from a comprehensive employee assistance program subscription and additional wellbeing leave, supporting your best self.
• Parental support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for new parents, with additional leave specifically for birthing parents.
• Regular social in-person and remote events: Including team sports competitions, trivia nights and themed annual events.
• Atomi access: Enjoy free Atomi services for you and your family.

Please note: You’ll need Australian working rights for this role.