AI-Driven Financial Controller (12-Month FTC)

Atomi Ltd; Hobart; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous leave

Location independent

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing program

Parental leave

Team events

Atomi access

Job summary

Atomi is a fast-growing SaaS education platform seeking a Financial Controller who will lead the finance function with rigor and commercial insight. This 12-month max-term role reports to the Co-CEO and manages two direct reports.

The ideal candidate will own budgeting, forecasting, close processes and investor reporting, while shaping policies and leveraging AI to speed and improve reporting across the business.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with deep experience in financial control and operations.
• Experience in SaaS startup or high-growth tech environment.
• Proven leadership and coaching experience with direct reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all business parts.
• Excellent analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills; able to lead budgeting cycles end-to-end.
• Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own annual budgeting framework, forecasting, planning and performance analysis.
• Oversee month/quarter/year-end closes and financial reporting.
• Manage treasury, bank approvals, and contract reviews.
• Develop financial policies and controls; explore AI/automation to improve reporting.
• Coach two direct reports and drive team development.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive cost control and operational efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Team coaching

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Atomi is a fast-growing SaaS education platform seeking a Financial Controller who will lead the finance function with rigor and commercial insight. This 12-month max-term role reports to the Co-CEO and manages two direct reports.

The ideal candidate will own budgeting, forecasting, close processes and investor reporting, while shaping policies and leveraging AI to speed and improve reporting across the business.