Director, Budget Financial Planning

Vaco by Highspring; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Director of Budget & Financial Planning in Moraga, California. The ideal candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning functions during a 6-month engagement.

Responsibilities include managing the annual budgeting process, preparing financial models, and aligning budget priorities with organizational objectives. Qualifications include an advanced degree and over 10 years of experience in a related field.

Competitive compensation and benefits are available to applicants.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A.
• Experience working in complex or matrixed organizations.
• Experience in mission-driven, nonprofit, or similar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate with executive leadership.
• Manage ongoing budget monitoring and forecasting throughout the fiscal cycle.
• Provide strategic financial planning and decision support to leadership.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align budget priorities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Reporting capabilities

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Policy

Job description

Interim Director, Budget & Financial Planning

Our client, a mission‑driven organization, is seeking an Interim Director of Budget & Financial Planning to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions during a transition period.

This position is primarily onsite, and the engagement is expected to last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including coordinating inputs, consolidating results, and supporting executive review.
• Manage ongoing budget monitoring, forecasting updates, and variance analysis throughout the fiscal cycle.
• Provide strategic financial planning and decision support to executive leadership.
• Develop and implement financial planning policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversee long‑range planning, financial modeling, and resource allocation strategies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align budget priorities with organizational objectives.
• Prepare financial models, analyses, and reporting packages to support key decisions.
• Evaluate budget performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Coordinate closely with accounting and finance teams to ensure alignment between reporting and planning.
• Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning activities.
• Serve as a key liaison across departments to guide budget development and execution.
• Respond to internal reporting needs and provide analysis for senior leadership and governing bodies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance budgeting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A.
• Experience working in complex or matrixed organizations.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and reporting capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in mission‑driven, nonprofit, or similar environments preferred.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training.
• Licensure and certifications.
• Office location and other geographic considerations.
• Other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.