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

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.

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  Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to develop and implement Aspire’s financial strategy.
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  Lead multi-year financial planning in support of organizational growth, service delivery innovation, and long-term sustainability.
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  Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support for executive leadership and Board reporting.
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  Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.

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  Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational realities.
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  Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models to anticipate risks and opportunities.
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  Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes across programs and departments.
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  Partner with operational leaders to improve budget development, monitoring, and accountability.
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  Analyze budget-to-actual results and identify trends, variances, and corrective actions.

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  Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting to executive and operational leaders.
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  Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
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  Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational performance.
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  Prepare financial impact analyses for program expansions, strategic initiatives, funding opportunities, and organizational investments.
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  Improve reporting processes, analytical tools, and financial data visibility across the organization.

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  Build strong working relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.
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  Strengthen financial literacy and decision-making capabilities across the organization.
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  Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of…