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Aspire Living & LearningDirector of Financial Planning & Analysis
Aspire Living and Learning is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to provide strategic financial leadership and guide organizational growth. This full-time exempt position…
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Aspire Living and Learning is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to provide strategic financial leadership and guide organizational growth. This full-time exempt position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and operates on a forty-hour weekly schedule from Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or holiday work and periodic travel required. The individual chosen for this role will live within the organization's service area of Vermont, Connecticut,…
Job Description
Aspire Living and Learning is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to provide strategic financial leadership and guide organizational growth. This full-time exempt position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and operates on a forty-hour weekly schedule from Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or holiday work and periodic travel required. The individual chosen for this role will live within the organization's service area of Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 annually.
The Director of FP&A will oversee organization-wide budgeting, long-term financial planning, rolling forecasts, and performance analysis. This professional acts as a key partner to executive leadership, program teams, and the finance department, translating complex fiscal data into actionable insights that support data-driven decision making and risk management. Key duties involve managing the annual budget process, establishing standardized financial tools, building financial models for strategic initiatives, and supervising a team of financial analysts.
This role is well-suited for an experienced finance professional who wants to contribute their skills to a mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on improving services for individuals and communities. Candidates should possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems, along with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies and multi-year plans supporting organizational growth
- Lead the annual organization-wide budgeting process and build rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models
- Analyze budget variances, monitor key performance indicators, and deliver timely financial reports to executive and operational leaders
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts within the finance department
- Assess financial risks related to funding streams, reimbursement structures, and operational changes while recommending risk mitigation strategies
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field
- Demonstrate at least 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial leadership
- Possess expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, management reporting, and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Show experience using financial systems, ERP platforms, budgeting software, and reporting tools
- Reside within the service area of Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts
Qualifications
- Earned a Master of Business Administration, a master's degree in finance, or a related advanced degree
- Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, healthcare, behavioral health, education, or similarly complex service organization
- Background in 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 Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options with vision coverage included at no extra cost
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options for pre-tax medical and dependent care expenses
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, and pet care
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match up to 2% of the employee salary
- Generous paid time off covering sick, personal, and vacation days, plus paid holidays
- Access to professional growth opportunities including training, management courses, mentorship, and career advancement
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and telehealth services
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What is the salary range for the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis?
The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000.
Where does the employee need to reside?
The candidate must reside within Aspire Living & Learning's service area, specifically in Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.
What is the employment status and schedule for this role?
This is a full-time, exempt position operating forty hours per week from Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with flexibility, occasional evening or holiday work, and periodic travel required.
What level of education is required to apply?
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field, while a master's degree is listed as a preferred qualification.
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