Director of Financial Planning, Analysis

Aspire Living & Learning

. Provide strategic financial leadership across Aspire Living & Learning, reporting to the CFO.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting, with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Proven leadership in developing financial strategies and managing high-performing finance teams within nonprofit or complex service organizations.

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Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ModelingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial Strategy DevelopmentScenario PlanningForecastingManagement ReportingKPI MonitoringRisk AssessmentBudget DevelopmentData AnalysisFinancial Impact AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelERP PlatformsBudgeting SoftwareReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

NonprofitHuman ServicesHealthcareBehavioral HealthEducation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic financial leadership across Aspire Living & Learning, reporting to the CFO.
Develop and implement Aspire’s financial strategy with the CFO and senior leadership.
Lead multi-year financial planning supporting organizational growth, service delivery innovation, and long-term sustainability.
Provide financial analysis, recommendations, decision support, and Board reporting.
Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.
Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process.
Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models.
Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes.
Partner with operational leaders to improve budget development, monitoring, and accountability.
Analyze budget-to-actual results, trends, variances, and corrective actions.
Deliver timely financial reporting to executive and operational leaders.
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Develop, monitor, and report financial and operational KPIs.
Prepare financial impact analyses for program expansions, strategic initiatives, funding opportunities, and investments.
Improve reporting processes, analytical tools, and financial data visibility.
Build relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.
Strengthen financial literacy and decision-making across the organization.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts.
Collaborate with accounting, grants management, compliance, and other teams.
Support financial policy, regulatory, funding, and reimbursement compliance.
Assess financial risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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 required for reviewing documents and working with computer equipment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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