Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Think Together

Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award‑winning programs during and outside the school day. Founded in 1997, we are one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco.

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis serves as a strategic partner to the CFO, leading a high‑performing FP&A team to deliver actionable insights, drive financial strategy, and optimize organizational performance. This role oversees the annual budgeting and planning cycle, forecasting, and monthly financial reviews. You will champion system integration, process improvements, and data‑driven decision‑making to support Think Together’s mission and long‑term goals.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, including FP&A Manager, Financial Business Partners, and Analysts.
• Shape long‑term financial strategy and partner with senior leadership to align resources with organizational priorities.
• Drive development of predictive analytics and financial modeling to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure financial accuracy, timely reporting, and alignment with operational goals.
• Implement system and process improvements, including automation and integration of financial systems.
• Advise CFO, Controller, and Chief of Staff on internal controls and governance.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance performance management and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and monthly financial reviews with regional operations leadership.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (required); MBA, MPA, or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance leadership, or related roles.
• Experience with non‑profit, education, and/or grant compliance preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross‑functional initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Self‑starter with strong initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent time management skills in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Superb organizational skills and ability to manage broad scope responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills—listening, verbal, and written.
• Desire to collaborate with staff and leadership to fulfill Think Together’s mission.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred) and CRM platforms (Salesforce).

• Salary Range $175K–$200K; additional factors such as location, skills, and experience may influence compensation.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.