[Hiring] Director/Senior Director, FP&A @Faeth Therapeutics

Role Description

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 and that expenditures align with approved budgets and company spending policies

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Compensation Range: $250,000 - $315,000 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications and location)

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