Director/Senior Director, FP&A

Faeth Therapeutics•San Francisco, CA

7h•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities
Strong understanding of: Clinical trial cost structures and R&D spend
Strong understanding of: 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with fundraising, M&A, or strategic finance initiatives is a strong plus

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