Nonprofit Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

13 paid holidays

12 sick days

403(b) plan

Healthcare

Transportation benefits

Employee perks

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Boston, MA, is hiring a Nonprofit Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This strategic role partners with the CFO and senior leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and data-driven decision making across the organization.

You will develop long-range plans, build models, mentor FP&A staff, and present insights to trustees and executives while guiding capital projects and endowment considerations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience
• Experience within a mid-to-large nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with endowment accounting and restricted/unrestricted funds
• Strong financial modeling, long-range forecasting and scenario analysis experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting to governing boards or Trustees
• Proven leadership experience managing, developing, and coaching staff

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process across the organization
• Develop rolling forecasts, long-range financial plans, strategic models and scenario analyses
• Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to support executive leadership and organization-wide decision-making
• Evaluate the financial impact of programs, capital projects, revenue initiatives and operational investments
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability
• Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards
• Lead, develop and coach FP&A staff
• Partner closely with the CFO, Controller, leadership team and department heads

Job description

Title: Nonprofit Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Salary: $150,000–$200,000

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Report directly to the CFO and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and Board committees
• High-visibility role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees
• Opportunity to strengthen FP&A, KPI reporting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Broad exposure across operations, retail, food service, studio programs, capital projects, endowment assets, and restricted/unrestricted funds
• Support major strategic initiatives, revenue opportunities, capital investments, and long-term financial sustainability
• Lead and develop the FP&A team while partnering across the organization
• Strong benefits including four weeks of vacation, 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 403(b), healthcare, transportation benefits, and additional employee perks

Nonprofit Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process across the organization
• Develop rolling forecasts, long-range financial plans, strategic models, and scenario analyses
• Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to support executive leadership and organization-wide decision-making
• Evaluate the financial impact of programs, capital projects, revenue initiatives, and operational investments
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability
• Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards
• Lead, develop, and coach FP&A staff
• Partner closely with the CFO, Controller, leadership team, and department heads

Nonprofit Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning experience
• Experience within a mid-to-large nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with endowment accounting and restricted/unrestricted funds
• Strong financial modeling, long-range forecasting, and scenario analysis experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting to governing boards or Trustees
• Proven leadership experience managing, developing, and coaching staff

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