Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a senior finance leader responsible for advancing CII’s long-term financial health and strategic sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and serving on CII’s senior leadership team, the VP leads enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and financial performance strategy aligned to CII’s Strategic Plan and North Star outcomes. This role strengthens financial discipline across the organization by integrating multi-year planning, funding risk analysis, capital allocation, and performance reporting into a cohesive financial planning system. The VP ensures financial insights inform executive and Board decision-making and partners closely with accounting to align planning, reporting, and compliance requirements. DUTIES SUMMARY The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a senior finance leader responsible for advancing CII’s long-term financial health and strategic sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and serving on CII’s senior leadership team, the VP leads enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and financial performance strategy aligned to CII’s Strategic Plan and North Star outcomes. This role strengthens financial discipline across the organization by integrating multi-year planning, funding risk analysis, capital allocation, and performance reporting into a cohesive financial planning system. The VP ensures financial insights inform executive and Board decision-making and partners closely with accounting to align planning, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field required.
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or financial planning leadership.
5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Experience operating in complex, multi-funder environments (e.g., nonprofit, healthcare, public sector, or government-funded organizations).
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial modeling processes.
Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning expertise.
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to nonprofit or government-funded organizations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), cost allocation principles, indirect cost strategies, and audit requirements (e.g., SEFA reporting).
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., ERP platforms such as NetSuite, HRIS systems such as Workday, and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau).
Experience presenting financial analysis to executive leadership and supporting Board-level presentations.
Strong cross-functional partnership skills with operations, accounting, and program leadership.
Must have advanced knowledge and proficiency of computer programs in a Windows environment.
New Hire Orientation
AB-1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
Mandated Reporter Training
Influenza immunization or declination
COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
Education verification
Reference check
Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
Drug and alcohol screening
Tuberculosis screening

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration (MBA), or related field.
Experience in large, complex nonprofit or human services organizations.
Experience partnering directly with a CFO or serving in a successor-track finance leadership role.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously strengthen CII’s enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Own the annual operating and capital budget cycle, including timeline design, cross-functional coordination, and executive alignment.
Develop rolling forecasts and multi-year financial models that inform strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Establish enterprise forecasting standards, dashboards, and performance metrics that support executive decision-making.
Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives within FP&A, strengthening systems, automation, data accuracy, and planning discipline.
Strengthen financial literacy and planning capability across departments to build enterprise financial discipline.
Model funding risk scenarios related to government and philanthropic shifts and inform executive strategy regarding diversification, investment pacing, and business model evolution.
Provide enterprise-level revenue forecasting and contract-level funding analysis.
Ensure alignment between FP&A projections, revenue cycle, accounting, and program operations.
Strengthen cash flow forecasting and revenue sustainability visibility.
Align financial forecasts, multi-year planning, and capital allocation to CII’s North Star Dashboard metrics and three-year targets.
Partner with Accounting and Compliance to align FP&A forecasts and financial plans with regulatory, audit, and funder requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), LA County contract rules, State of California funding requirements, and private grant obligations).
Partner with Accounting and cross-functional leaders (e.g., HR, Programs, and Contracts) to ensure alignment between FP&A forecasts, planning assumptions, and official financial reporting.
Partner with the CFO and Audit Committee to provide forward-looking financial insights that strengthen governance and oversight.
Translate organizational strategy into multi-year financial plans, investment models, and scenario analyses that balance growth, risk, and sustainability.
Evaluate ROI on enterprise system and infrastructure investments, ensuring capital and operating expenditures advance strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.
Ensure financial planning and resource allocation support the successful execution of One CII, including centralized intake and cross-program coordination.
Serve on CII’s senior leadership team, aligning financial planning and capital allocation to CII’s strategic priorities and North Star outcomes.
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team, establishing analytical rigor, accountability, and succession readiness.
Support the CFO in preparing financial analyses, forecasts, and sustainability insights for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Board, as requested.
Ensure resource allocation decisions advance CII’s commitment to impact, organizational effectiveness, and equity.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Opportunity for growth & advancement
Professional development & continued training
Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities