Head of Strategic Finance at Solstice in New York, NY

Why you should join us:

Solstice is redefining how life sciences organizations commercialize their therapeutics. We are building a commercial engine that allows pharmaceutical marketers to launch campaigns at 100x the speed.

• Rapid growth: Over the past year, we have been working with some of the top life sciences manufacturers and are working with over 50+ pharma brands.
• Frontiers of technology: We’re building applications and rapidly iterating technical approaches at the frontiers of AI, experimenting with LLMs and new frameworks. We are incorporating new, advanced frameworks to our solution to better define the possibilities of pharmaceutical marketing.
• Top-tier investors: We’ve raised from investors like Transformation Capital, Twelve Below, Virtue and the founders of Datavant, Commure, and Paradigm to supercharge our growth and build an elite team of engineers and operators.

Building anything great requires commitment and dedication. We’re looking for someone who has the fire to prove others wrong

Role: The Head of Strategic Finance will act as a key partner to the executive team, driving financial planning, commercial insight, and long-term growth strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role combining strategic influence with hands-on execution, with a clear pathway toward a future Chief Financial Officer position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Develop and refine SaaS metrics and performance frameworks, including ARR, CAC, LTV, and other key unit economics.
• Support fundraising activities, investor relations, and preparation of board-level reporting materials.
• Partner with go-to-market teams to optimise pricing strategies, sales efficiency, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Build and scale financial infrastructure, systems, and processes to support business growth.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to founders and senior leadership to inform decision-making.
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Operate as a hands-on leader in a fast-paced environment, balancing day-to-day execution with long-term strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or corporate finance roles within high-growth environments - ideally with 4-8 years of industry experience
• Background in SaaS, AI, or technology-driven businesses, with a strong understanding of recurring revenue models.
• Deep knowledge of financial and commercial metrics, including unit economics and performance analysis.
• Experience supporting fundraising, investor engagement, and board reporting processes.
• Strong foundational training in finance, ideally with prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or similar.

Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, fast-scaling, and ambiguous environment, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ground-floor equity opportunity
• 12 days PTO
• 401(k)
• Visa sponsorship (O-1, H-1B, TN) available
• Professional growth stipend
• Relocation support
• Work in a high-velocity, high-impact environment

Competitive NYC Compensation:

This role offers a highly competitive NYC salary in the $175,000–$270,000 range, calibrated to reflect experience, seniority, and the level of ownership you’ll take on as part of the early team. We benchmark against top-tier startups and established tech companies to ensure our compensation is both fair and compelling.