Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Aspire Living & Learning; Leominster (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

FSA/HSA options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for our mission-driven nonprofit. Reporting to the CFO, you will turn complex data into clear insights and guide strategic decisions across programs and operations.

You'll collaborate with executives, program leaders, and finance teams to optimize financial performance, enhance reporting, and drive sustainable growth while strengthening financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, budgeting software, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year financial planning in support of organizational growth and long-term sustainability.
• Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support for executive leadership and Board reporting.
• Own the organization-wide budgeting process and ensure alignment with priorities.
• Collaborate with program and operational leaders to improve budget development and accountability.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to executives and stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for non-financial audiences.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to financial and operational performance.
• Promote transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within finance.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Data storytelling

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Budgeting software

Reporting tools

Business intelligence software

Job description

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Fully Remote - MUST RESIDE IN VT, CT, MD, NH, & MA
Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $120,000–$135,000 annually

About the Role

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role leads budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance analysis, and long-term financial planning.

The Director of FP&A partners with executive leadership, operational leaders, program teams, and the broader finance department to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. This position supports data-informed decision-making, organizational growth, program innovation, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic finance professional who is passionate about supporting a mission-driven nonprofit organization and improving services for the individuals and communities Aspire serves.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to develop and implement Aspire’s financial strategy.
• Lead multi-year financial planning in support of organizational growth, service delivery innovation, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support for executive leadership and Board reporting.
• Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational realities.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve budget development, monitoring, and accountability.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and identify trends, variances, and corrective actions.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting to executive and operational leaders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial and operational performance.
• Build strong working relationships with program, operational, and administrative leaders.
• Strengthen financial literacy and decision-making capabilities across the organization.
• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Collaborate with accounting, grants management, compliance, and other teams to support financial integrity.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Support compliance with applicable financial policies, regulations, funding requirements, and reimbursement models.
• Partner with accounting, grants management, and compliance teams to promote accurate and reliable financial information.
• Assess financial risks related to funding streams, reimbursement structures, program growth, and operational changes.
• Recommend and support risk mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience collaborating effectively with executive leaders and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, budgeting software, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), master’s degree in finance, or related advanced degree.
• Experience with nonprofit financial management, grants, contracts, or reimbursement-based funding models.
• Experience supporting program expansion, organizational growth, or multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with data visualization, business intelligence, or financial planning and analysis software.
• Strategic agility
• Business insight
• Results orientation

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This position operates primarily in a professional remote or office environment.
• Periodic day and/or overnight travel may be required within Aspire’s service area.
• Occasional evening or holiday work may be necessary to meet operational needs.
• The position requires routine use of computers, telephones, copiers, and audio/visual equipment.
• Physical requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reaching, bending, balancing, and using fingers to handle or feel.
• The employee may occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Close vision is required for reviewing documents and working with computer equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Aspire Living & Learning?

Join a mission-driven organization where your financial expertise can directly support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and meaningful services for individuals and families. As Director of FP&A, you will have the opportunity to influence organization-wide strategy, strengthen financial decision-making, and help Aspire advance its mission.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options -Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON -Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match -A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off -Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities -Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Servicesand more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living &Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.