Faeth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage oncology company listed on Nasdaq that recently raised $200M in funding. With a strong scientific foundation and a founding team that includes the discoverer of our target pathway, we are advancing PIKTOR, a multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor program, toward multiple near-term milestones. We are a small, focused team where every person has direct impact — united by a shared commitment to care deeply, create boldly, and never stop learning.
We are seeking a Director / Senior Director, FP&A to build and lead the financial planning and analysis function during a pivotal stage of growth and integration. This role will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, owning forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and long-range planning while helping guide key business decisions. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment and enjoys translating complex data into actionable insights.
Reports to: SVP, Finance
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Responsibilities:
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Develop and maintain integrated financial models to support strategic decision-making
- Drive scenario planning, including cash runway and capital allocation analysis
- Partner closely with leaders to manage budgets and track spend
- Provide actionable insights on clinical trial costs, program prioritization, and resource allocation
- Support leadership with data-driven recommendations across the business
- Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages for cost center owners, executive leadership, and the Board
- Develop clear, concise presentations that highlight key trends, risks, and opportunities
- Support fundraising efforts, including investor materials and financial analysis
- Partner on M&A, business development, and strategic transactions as needed
- Evaluate pipeline investments and portfolio prioritization
- Build and scale FP&A processes, tools, and infrastructure
- Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
- Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts and support accrual process
- Partner closely with the Legal team to review vendor agreements, support contract negotiations with financial analysis, and ensure purchasing processes align with budget controls and company policies
- Review and approve purchase orders (POs), ensuring proper system coding an that expenditures align with approved budgets and company spending policies
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or related fields
- Prior experience in biotech, life sciences, or clinical-stage companies strongly preferred
- Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting
- Experience with fundraising, M&A, or strategic finance initiatives is a strong plus
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
- Strong understanding of:
- Clinical trial cost structures and R&D spend
- Cash flow forecasting and runway analysis
- Expertise in Excel and experience with financial planning tools
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Hands-on and comfortable operating independently
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Compensation Range: $250,000 - $315,000 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications and location)
Working at Faeth
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and equity in a well-funded, clinical-stage biotech
- 100% remote work and flexible schedule
- Health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- Flexible time off
- Generous parental leave
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Mission oriented, remote first culture
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
