K-12 Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

KIPP • Newark, NJ

7h • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

KIPP TEAM & Family Schools is looking to hire a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager. This position will play a critical role in supporting the financial health and strategic planning efforts of the organization. The FP&A Manager will work closely with the Managing Director of Finance and other budget managers to develop budgets, forecast future financial outcomes, and provide insightful financial analyses. This role serves as the point person for internal stakeholders for all finance tools, data, and the processes associated with building and maintaining budgets, and provides direct analytical and project execution support to the finance team and other organizational leaders. The FP&A Manager will be instrumental in setting the strategy for the financial health, sustainability, and growth of a $300M+ organization, advancing its mission. This role supports all schools and centralized functions across four cities in two states, and involves close collaboration with accounting, compliance, human resources, grants, development (fundraising), purchasing, and regional operations teams.

Requirements

• Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help KIPP NJ|Miami students and staff achieve their goals
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, preferably in the nonprofit or education sector or a similar mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and using financial software.
• Advanced Google Sheets/Excel skills.
• Understanding of nonprofit financial principles, including restricted and unrestricted funding, grant reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across departments.
• Mission-driven, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Familiarity with GL systems (Intacct)

Responsibilities

• Exhibits high proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial performance, highlighting trends, key drivers, and areas for potential improvement.
• Prepare long-range financial models and conduct scenario analyses.
• Has in-depth knowledge of financial accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Effectively communicates financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, ensuring that data-driven decisions are clear and accessible.
• Collaborate with budget managers to develop and monitor the annual budget.
• Prepare regular forecasts and identify variances to help align financial goals.
• Validates assumptions, cross-checks calculations, and ensures financial models and reports are precise, reliable, and actionable.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Work with grants and development to ensure that funding sources are effectively managed and reported in compliance with donor requirements.
• Preparation and maintenance of grant tools for managing grants.
• Partner with different teams to support financial and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Perform quality control on all tools and data issued by the finance team to internal stakeholders, as well as on all budgets submitted by school, leadership, and support teams.
• Collaborate with accounting, HR, purchasing and IT teammates to ensure data that impacts our financial statements are accurately loaded and maintained in our accounting, HR, and purchasing systems.
• Support various financial and strategic projects as directed by the Managing Director of Finance.

Benefits

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• KIPP 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• A school-issued laptop
• Generous Time-Off Policy
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employer paid life insurance
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees