Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

READING PARTNERS • Oakland, CA

96d • $109,613 - $128,956

About The Position

Reading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy, and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar, committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners. The Sr. Manager, FP&A is an essential member of the Finance and Accounting team leading the FP&A function and reporting directly to the Managing Director of FP&A (MDFP&A). The Sr. Manager, FP&A will provide business and financial support to the Managing Director of FP&A and various budget leaders within a national, distributed organization. The position assists in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports and analyses for various national departments and regional Executive Directors, and, as needed, serves as a liaison between national and regional teams. The position provides regular support to other Finance-related functions, such as the month-end close process. The position's key focus will include the automation of key processes and reporting tools. The objective of the Finance team is to maximize student outcomes over the long term through the efficient, effective, and sustainable allocation of financial resources. Our work is rooted in supporting leaders who bring program expertise and recruit and train community volunteers in making effective budgetary decisions. We help empower leaders with high-quality financial information and advice that is accurate and timely. This position is remote, and hires (upon start date) should reside within states where Reading Partners operates, which include: California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Washington State, and Virginia.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant job experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Possess robust and relevant job experience in roles with increasing responsibility; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Have experience managing across the organization (business partnering).
• Display strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to successfully convey financial concepts to non-finance colleagues.
• Able to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities and juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking abilities and strong problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit excellent professional judgment.
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning software (e.g. Adaptive, Sage Intact, PowerBi, Cognos) strongly preferred; familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Management information systems, or any other related field.
• Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna.
• Have experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the MDFP&A with the annual strategic planning process.
• Assist in building financial models and forecasting tools that allow for long-term scenario planning in support of the strategic planning process.
• Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecast processes.
• Prepare monthly reporting of financial performance and variance analysis of financial results by region/function.
• Educate the leadership team in the stewardship of its key financial metrics.
• Work with the MDFP&A on cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze trends in spending and behavior in order to maximize resource allocation and results.
• Drive operational excellence across the organization by evaluating, refining, creating, and supporting systems and processes.
• Lead Revenue planning and forecasting activities for short term (monthly/quarterly) & long term (annual budget, 3 yr plan) deliverables.
• Provide actuals vs projections variance analysis.
• Build financial forecasts, track performance and understand deviations from actuals to drive strategy and operational rigor.
• Work closely with Development & Regional leadership to review & analyze revenue pipeline, strategy, and market expansion.
• Gain deep knowledge and understanding of grants & school agreements regarding revenues.
• Work on ad-hoc projects and prepare strategic analysis and presentations for finance leadership.
• Support process improvement in relation to weekly/monthly/quarterly key FP&A deliverables.
• Develop key financial reports (standardize) and other materials for the quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to funders/ donors, as required.
• Manage financial information, including support documentation for grant reports and proposals.
• Assist with preparing and submitting compliance reports and filings with various state and local entities.
• Assist with tracking and reporting compliance with line of credit covenants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts.
• Generous paid time off, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and currently a 403(b) match option.
• Unlimited or Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits for regular employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week.
• Well-being benefits like Spring Health which provides easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources.
• Carrot to help staff navigate inclusive hormonal health, fertility, gender-affirming services, and family-building benefits.
• Exciting and dynamic culture with commitment to investing in and supporting career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees