[Remote] Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance analysis, and long-term planning while advising leaders and supporting organizational sustainability.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care.
• 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!

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