Causaly
biomedicine
FinanceDirector
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“Finance Director at Causaly. Skills: FP&A, Financial modelling, Board reporting, SaaS metrics, Financial controls, Statutory reporting. Own the three-statement financial model and long-range plan. Lead annual budgeting and rolling quarterly forecasts”
What You'll Achieve.
Grow ARR; Prepare for the next stage of the company; Accelerate scientific breakthroughs
Industry & Context.
Build scenario models; Translate financial data into clear commercial insight
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), Significant FP&A experience, ideally at a B2B SaaS or tech company, Demonstrable ability to own both strategic modelling and hands-on accounting, command of SaaS metrics and unit economics, Experienced in building and presenting board reporting, UK finance and tax compliance knowledge, Exceptional attention to detail paired with an ability to see the strategic picture, Clear, direct communicator — comfortable advising leadership and non-finance stakeholders, Experience managing finance across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, Experience managing or mentoring a direct report in a finance function
Nice to Have
Experience in a high-growth scale-up or VC/PE-backed company, Exposure to fundraising processes and investor relations, Prior experience building or leading a small finance team, Experience implementing or improving finance systems
What You'll Do.
Own the three-statement financial model and long-range plan
Lead annual budgeting and rolling quarterly forecasts
Build scenario models to support fundraising
and headcount decisions
Produce monthly board-ready reporting packs with variance analysis and actionable commentary
Partner with the COO and commercial team on SaaS metrics: ARR
Lead financial due diligence and investor data room management for future fundraises
Oversee management accounts
and statutory reporting (UK GAAP / IFRS)
and banking relationships
Own accounts payable/receivable and finance tooling
Oversee finance operations across UK
including inter-company accounting and multi-currency reporting
Ensure compliance with VAT
and regulatory filings across all jurisdictions
Own external accountants
Financial administration over all of Causaly’s share option schemes
Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales
Build pricing and margin analysis to support deal structuring and expansion
Review and approve customer contracts from a financial and risk perspective
Support procurement and vendor negotiations
Manage and develop the Head of Financial Control
setting clear priorities and quality standards
Act as a senior finance escalation point and decision-maker across the function
Build a high-performing
scalable finance team as the company grows
Design and embed financial controls
and approval frameworks
Drive the implementation and improvement of finance systems (ERP
Ensure the company is audit-ready at all times
Support the board with financial governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with the COO and commercial team; Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Customer Success, and People teams; Comfortable advising leadership and non-finance stakeholders
Communication Scope
Clear, direct communicator; Comfortable advising leadership and non-finance stakeholders; Experienced in building and presenting board reporting
Process & Methodology
Lead annual budgeting, Lead rolling quarterly forecasts, Drive the implementation and improvement of finance systems
Full Job Description
About us: Causaly is redefining how humans acquire knowledge and develop insights in biomedicine. Our AI-powered platform enables researchers and decision-makers to discover and interpret evidence from millions of scientific publications, clinical trials, regulatory documents, and other complex data sources in minutes. We are building the world’s most advanced biomedical knowledge platform, powered by a high-precision Knowledge Graph and GenAI capabilities. Our technology is already used by leading biopharmaceutical organizations to accelerate drug discovery, improve safety, and drive better decision-making. Backed by top-tier investors including ICONIQ, Index Ventures, Pentech, and Marathon, we are scaling rapidly and expanding our product suite and market presence. The Role We are looking for a Finance Director to join Causaly as our most senior finance leader, reporting directly into the COO. You will own the full finance function across our offices in the UK, Greece, and the USA — from financial planning and analysis through to statutory reporting, controls, and treasury — and will be a key strategic partner to the leadership team as we grow ARR and prepare for the next stage of the company. You will manage the Head of Financial Control, who handles day-to-day accounting operations. FP&A is the heart of this role. You will build and maintain the operating model, lead annual planning and quarterly forecasting, and translate financial data into clear commercial insight. This is a hands-on position: you will be in the detail, not just managing it. Key Responsibilities FP&A & Strategic Finance - Own the three-statement financial model and long-range plan - Lead annual budgeting and rolling quarterly forecasts - Build scenario models to support fundraising, pricing, and headcount decisions - Produce monthly board-ready reporting packs with variance analysis and actionable commentary - Partner with the COO and commercial team on SaaS metrics: ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, burn
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