Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Aspire Living & Learning • Barre, VT

8d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

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 Chief Financial Officer, this role leads budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance analysis, and long-term financial planning.

The Director partners with executive leadership, operational leaders, program teams, and the finance department to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. The position supports data-informed decision-making, organizational growth, program innovation, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability at a mission-driven nonprofit serving neurodiverse children and adults.

The position is fully remote and applicants must reside in Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts. It is full-time and exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and flexibility as needed, for 40 hours per week. Periodic day or overnight travel within Aspire’s service area may be required; occasional evening or holiday work may be necessary. The role operates primarily in a professional remote or office environment and involves routine use of computers, telephones, copiers, and audio/visual equipment. Physical requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reaching, bending, balancing, handling or feeling with fingers, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 10 pounds. Close vision is required for document review and computer work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The salary range is $120,000–$135,000 annually. Eligible employees may receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA options; Lifestyle Spending Accounts; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid sick, personal, and vacation days and holidays; professional growth opportunities; employer-paid life and disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and telehealth services.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience 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.

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 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 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.
• Assess financial risks related to funding streams, reimbursement structures, program growth, and operational changes.
• Recommend and support risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON, with monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 2% of salary.
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Telehealth services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director