Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Fully Remote - 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

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to develop and implement Aspire’s financial strategy.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Lead multi-year financial planning in support of organizational growth, service delivery innovation, and long-term sustainability.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support for executive leadership and Board reporting.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational realities.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models to anticipate risks and opportunities.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes across programs and departments.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Partner with operational leaders to improve budget development, monitoring, and accountability.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Analyze budget-to-actual results and identify trends, variances, and corrective actions.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting to executive and operational leaders.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational performance.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Prepare financial impact analyses for program expansions, strategic initiatives, funding opportunities, and organizational investments.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Improve reporting processes, analytical tools, and financial data visibility across the organization.

Leadership and Collaboration

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build strong working relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strengthen financial literacy and decision-making capabilities across the organization.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Collaborate with accounting, grants management, compliance, and other teams to support financial integrity.

Compliance and Risk Management

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Support compliance with applicable financial policies, regulations, funding requirements, and reimbursement models.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Partner with accounting, grants management, and compliance teams to promote accurate and reliable financial information.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Assess financial risks related to funding streams, reimbursement structures, program growth, and operational changes.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Recommend and support risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">At least 8 years of…