Director/Senior Director, FP&A
Faeth Therapeutics
Sales & Business Development
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 250k-315k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 25, 2026
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:
Working at Faeth
Benefits:
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
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
- 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
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
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.