[Hiring] Director of Financial Planning & Analysis @Aspire Living & Learning

Role Description

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.

• Partner with executive leadership, operational leaders, program teams, and the broader finance department to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Support 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!