Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partner

Hillsborough County School Readiness•Tampa, FL

15h

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partner supports the Chief Financial Officer in directing the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (the “Coalition’s”) financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management functions. This position plays a critical role in recommending budgetary actions in support of driving operational performance. The job functions include developing reports in the Abila MIP finance system, advanced reports in Excel, and performing financial analysis at the Coalition, department, fund, and account levels. In addition, this position leads the annual planning and budgeting process, develops templates, and performs consolidations, and forecasts the Coalition's financial results every month. The FP&A Business Partner also leads monthly financial analysis to understand underlying operational metrics and how trends impact fiscal sustainability. In addition, they work with department managers to optimize financial resources and services to children and families. Finally, this role also serves as a consultant for directors and managers within the organization, advising them of current budgetary information and working with leadership to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the organization's goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or closely related field
Minimum three years of related financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience
Proven track record of leveraging data driven research analytics to drive strategic direction, best practices, and process improvements
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Tableau and Power BI software highly desired
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal communication skills, and presentation skills
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
This position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S.
Experience with accounting software; experience with Abila MIP a plus
Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Nice To Haves

Not-for-profit experience a plus
Familiarity with Tableau and Power BI software highly desired
Experience with Abila MIP a plus

Responsibilities

Develop reports that reflect the statement of activities and statement of position for the Coalition and its departments every month
Monitor underlying operational metrics and understand their impact on financial results
Prepare reports and analyses of actuals versus budget; schedule and lead monthly meetings with department heads to discuss financial results
Prepare and update the School Readiness enrollment planning model
Provide monthly forecasting updates, ensuring that new Notice of Awards, new procurement contracts, and personnel changes are reflected in the forecast
Report monthly on financial metrics for the Coalition’s Balanced Scorecard
Support operational analyses, including labor requirements for key activities such as provider quality observations
Lead or co-lead special projects
Prepare special financial analyses as needed
Develop and lead the annual planning and budgeting process, preparing templates and providing support to department heads
Compile annual personnel budgets, working with the Manager, Human Resources to update benefit cost assumptions
Perform and control the full quality assurance cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Partner with Quality Assurance team members in Family Services to develop plans, review transactions, and monitor results; design targeted training plans to address knowledge gaps
Prepare and present reports that reflect quality assurance review results and document process
Conduct follow-up quality assurance reviews to monitor management’s interventions
Perform other duties as assigned