Director of Financial Planning, Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic financial leadership at Aspire Living & Learning, reporting directly to the CFO.

• Collaborate with the CFO and senior leadership to develop and execute Aspire’s financial strategy.

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

• Deliver financial analysis, recommendations, decision support, and reporting to the Board.

• Assess financial risks, opportunities, and the potential impacts of strategic initiatives.

• Oversee the annual budgeting process across the organization.

• Create rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models.

• Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes.

• Collaborate with operational leaders to enhance budget development, monitoring, and accountability.

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

• Provide timely financial reporting to executive and operational leaders.

• Convert complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

• Develop, track, and report on financial and operational KPIs.

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

• Enhance reporting processes, analytical tools, and visibility of financial data.

• Cultivate relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.

• Promote financial literacy and informed decision-making throughout the organization.

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

• Collaborate with accounting, grants management, compliance, and other teams.

• Ensure compliance with financial policy, regulations, funding, and reimbursement requirements.

• Evaluate financial risks and recommend strategies for risk mitigation.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Preferred experience in a nonprofit, human services, healthcare, behavioral health, education, or similarly complex service organization.

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

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

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

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

• Experience collaborating effectively with executive leaders and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Proven experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing high-performing finance or analytics teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

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

• Must reside in VT, CT, MD, NH, or MA.

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

• Close vision is necessary for reviewing documents and working with computer equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from various medical plans, including vision coverage at no extra cost.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options - Utilize 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 - Includes paid sick, personal, and vacation days, in addition to 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.