Director of FP&A

At CluePoints, we’re redefining how clinical trials are run. As the premier provider of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) and Data Quality Oversight software, we harness advanced statistics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of clinical trial data, helping life sciences organizations bring safer, more effective treatments to patients faster.
We’re proud to be an ambitious, fast-growing technology scale-up with a dynamic and diverse international team representing more than 20 nationalities. Collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning are part of our DNA. 
At CluePoints, you’ll find a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and have fun along the way.Guided by our values of Care, Passion, and Smart Disruption, we’re united by a shared mission: to create smarter ways to run efficient clinical trials and deliver AI-powered insights that improve human outcomes worldwide.
The Role
We’re looking for a Director of FP&A to join our Finance team and contribute to our mission of transforming clinical research through data-driven insights.

This is a hybrid role reporting to the VP Finance, based out of our UK hub with occasional travel across our Belgium and UK offices.
What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5+ years in a finance leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience owning a full annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycle end-to-end in a multi-entity, multi-currency SaaS or technology business.
• Deep, hands-on fluency in SaaS financial metrics and PE reporting standards, including ARR waterfall, NRR/GRR, CAC/CLTV, and Rule of 40.
• Advanced financial modelling capability, including integrated P&L, cash flow, and headcount models in Excel/Power Query, with experience in modern planning tools such as Pigment or Adaptive.
• Genuine curiosity and fluency in AI, with a practical track record of applying it to accelerate finance workflows and insight generation

 
Nice to Have

• Direct experience operating within a PE-backed environment, producing investor-grade reporting and analysis.
• Background in life sciences, clinical trials, or regulated technology sectors.
• Experience working through and supporting an exit/sale process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and continuously improve CluePoints’ annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycle, covering P&L, cash flow, headcount, and SaaS metrics across all entities and Group.
• Act as the primary owner of the integrated financial model, from revenue recognition through to consolidated cash flow, leading scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions and PE reporting.
• Lead the monthly performance review cycle, delivering variance analysis, management commentary, and actionable insight to the CFO and leadership team.
• Develop and maintain the Board reporting pack, and own the definition, calculation, and reporting of core SaaS KPIs (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, CLTV, Magic Number, Rule of 40) for internal and PE sponsor reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement of planning and reporting infrastructure – including AI-driven workflows – across our NetSuite, Salesforce, Pigment, and Bob systems stack.
• Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team, setting priorities and ensuring delivery quality across all outputs.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Health (full hospital cover, 24/7 GP, and therapy sessions)
• Group Critical Illness Cover with Aviva
• Life Insurance (death-in-service lump sum)
• Pension Scheme with 9% employer contribution via Scottish Widows
• Opportunities for professional development and sponsored certifications
• A hub-based hybrid model that blends flexibility with purpose — connecting teams through collaboration, learning, and a vibrant social culture.

🇬🇧 Equal Opportunities & Data Protection StatementCluePoints is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.  We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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