Financial Controller , Attio
+ Equity
Build the definitive CRM for the next generation
Be an early applicant
Build the definitive CRM for the next generation
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
Attio is on a mission to redefine CRM for the AI era
Role
Who you are
- This is a leadership-level position, and we’re seeking a Financial Controller with the expertise, presence, and track record to operate at head of/director level
- Proven leadership: You’ve led company-wide audits and driven complex financial operations, with experience spanning both global accounting firms (Big 4 strongly preferred) and hypergrowth startups that have scaled rapidly in headcount and revenue
- Technical excellence: You hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and bring deep knowledge of IFRS (US GAAP a plus), with the rigour and detail to ensure accuracy and compliance at scale
- Systems and process fluency: You know how to design scalable processes and leverage tools for efficiency, automation, and insightful reporting
- Commercial acumen: You connect financials to commercial outcomes and can translate data into actionable insights that influence strategy
- Leadership and influence: You have experience leading teams or senior stakeholders, with the presence to act as a trusted advisor and elevate Finance across the organisation
- Drive and autonomy: You’re proactive, resilient, and thrive in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of a scaling SaaS startup
What the job involves
- As our Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership and accountability for Attio’s core accounting and reporting activities, ensuring our financial operations are accurate, compliant, and built to scale
- You’ll design and implement robust processes, strengthen internal controls, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions across the company
- This is a leadership-level role, working closely with Operations, Legal, GTM, and Leadership teams to bring visibility, control, and efficiency to how we operate
- You’ll balance hands-on delivery with forward-looking improvements, helping us mature our financial function as we move into our next stage of growth
- In this role, you’ll take ownership of building and running key financial processes—balancing precision, accountability, and partnership to help Attio scale with confidence
- Ensure compliance — Lead on tax, statutory reporting, and audits, ensuring obligations are met and risks are mitigated
- Own the numbers — Deliver monthly management accounts and a smooth month-end close, providing leadership with clarity and confidence
- Run daily operations — Oversee AP, AR, and GL management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Manage global payroll — Coordinate payroll across multiple geographies with external providers
- Strengthen controls — Build and refine internal controls and accounting policies that can grow with the business
- Drive cross-functional projects — Partner with Finance leadership on initiatives that improve visibility, efficiency, and scalability
- Be a trusted partner — Collaborate with teams across Attio, helping them understand their numbers and make informed decisions
Application process
- 30-minute introductory call with our Talent team
- 45-minute discussion with our Head of Finance
- 45-minute interview with our Senior Finance Manager
- 45-minute interview with our Director of Operations
- 45-minute conversation with our COO
- 30-minute meeting with our CEO
- Optional team meet-and-greet (on request)
- Offer call (if it’s a mutual fit)
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The world of business software boasts countless tools, but Customer Relationship Management (CRM) hasn't caught up to technological innovations such as Large Language Models. These often clunky, unloved platforms stand at the heart of millions of operations, yet fail to capture the flexibility needed for modern commerce.
Aiming to revolutionise the way we interact with customers and manage relationships, Attio steps in to break free from the archaic CRM mold and build a system that's intuitive and adaptable. Prioritising live data insights and collaboration, Attio allows users to make informed decisions based on the ever-changing needs of their customer base. Its platform understands, learns and adapts to a company's data, creating a closed-loop system where every action will feed back, informing future decisions and constantly refining its understanding of a business.
With impressive Series B funding, Attio is on a direct path to further refine its platform, attract top talent, and ultimately, usher in CRM to the AI era. The future looks bright for Attio, with its innovative approach and growing momentum, the company stands poised to rewrite the rules of customer engagement and allow businesses to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their clients.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Employee endorsements
Growing fast
"Attio is growing fast - not only in terms of the team size but also the power of the product. There have been so many incredible new starters since..."
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2025
$52m
SERIES B
Aug 2024
$33m
SERIES A
Total funding: $141.9m
Company benefits
- 25 days holiday, plus any extra public holidays you get where you’re based
- Equity in an early-stage tech company on an incredible trajectory
- Remote first, with a space in London for events, content creation, and those who like an office
- Regular team events, including our annual offsite, team sessions and dinners
- Discretionary training and productivity budgets
- Apple hardware
- Enhanced parental leave
- Private Healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
Company values
- Build with love
- Context over control
- Challenge ideas, not people
- Break it down, amp it up
Company HQ
Farringdon, London, UK
Leadership
Nicolas Sharp
(CEO)Founded Attio in 2017.
Alexander Christie
(CTO)They founded two B2B software companies of their own before joining Born.com as VP of Product and Engineering. They joined Attio in August 2017 to lead the engineering team.
People progressing
Joined as a Software Engineer in 2019. Promoted to Senior in 2021 and Staff in 2023.
Joined in 2022 as Product Designer, promoted to Senior Product Designer in 2024
Joined Marketing in 2019. Promoted to Growth Marketing Manager in 2021 and Head of Growth and Brand in 2023.
Joined in 2023 as Marketing Specialist. Promoted to Marketing Associate in 2024.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Attio
- We're dedicated to building a company that champions the diverse world we live in. That means hiring a team rich in diverse backgrounds, perspectives and ideas
- We're committed to equal opportunity and treatment in all aspects of recruitment, selection and employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability
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