Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

About this role

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: MUST RESIDE IN VT, CT, MD, NH, & MA
Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $120,000–$135,000 annually

About the Role

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role leads budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance analysis, and long-term financial planning.

The Director of FP&A partners with executive leadership, operational leaders, program teams, and the broader finance department to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. This position supports data-informed decision-making, organizational growth, program innovation, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic finance professional who is passionate about supporting a mission-driven nonprofit organization and improving services for the individuals and communities Aspire serves.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to develop and implement Aspire’s financial strategy.

• Lead multi-year financial planning in support of organizational growth, service delivery innovation, and long-term sustainability.

• Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support for executive leadership and Board reporting.

• Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational realities.

• Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models to anticipate risks and opportunities.

• Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes across programs and departments.

• Partner with operational leaders to improve budget development, monitoring, and accountability.

• Analyze budget-to-actual results and identify trends, variances, and corrective actions.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting to executive and operational leaders.

• Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational performance.

• Prepare financial impact analyses for program expansions, strategic initiatives, funding opportunities, and organizational investments.

• Improve reporting processes, analytical tools, and financial data visibility across the organization.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.

• Strengthen financial literacy and decision-making capabilities across the organization.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts.

• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

• Collaborate with accounting, grants management, compliance, and other teams to support financial integrity.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Support compliance with applicable financial policies, regulations, funding requirements, and reimbursement models.

• Partner with accounting, grants management, and compliance teams to promote accurate and reliable financial information.

• Assess financial risks related to funding streams, reimbursement structures, program growth, and operational changes.

• Recommend and support risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial leadership.

• Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, healthcare, behavioral health, education, or similarly complex service organization preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience collaborating effectively with executive leaders and stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing finance or analytics teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

• Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, budgeting software, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), master’s degree in finance, or related advanced degree.

• Experience with nonprofit financial management, grants, contracts, or reimbursement-based funding models.

• Experience supporting program expansion, organizational growth, or multi-site operations.

• Familiarity with data visualization, business intelligence, or financial planning and analysis software.

Core Competencies

• Strategic agility

• Financial acumen

• Business insight

• Financial modeling and analysis

• Collaboration and relationship building

• Results orientation

• Communication and data storytelling

• Leadership and team development

• Integrity and professionalism

• Continuous improvement

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This position operates primarily in a professional remote or office environment.

• Periodic day and/or overnight travel may be required within Aspire’s service area.

• Occasional evening or holiday work…