Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Advocates; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly reporting for Advocates, Inc. and Affiliates.

You will partner with senior finance leaders and service line controllers to drive strategic financial planning and provide real-time insights into performance across divisions. The role emphasizes improving forecast accuracy, profitability, and adherence to the organization's financial agenda, while supporting budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred, with a strong financial background.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience with management experience inclusive of finance leadership role(s).
• Proven track record delivering exceptional results through a high-performing team and driving results beyond the finance function.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with all levels of management.
• In-depth working knowledge of business operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal design.
• Working knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with general ledger and planning platforms preferred, specifically Adaptive Planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budget planning process and partner with leadership to achieve margin expectations.
• Prepare and publish monthly reporting package with variance analysis and commentary.
• Develop and manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reporting cadence with insights into performance drivers.
• Coordinate monthly reforecast/projection meetings and update projections as needed.
• Review monthly financial reports and update forecasts for all divisions.
• Lead strategic initiatives across functions and locations to improve forecast accuracy and profitability.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and financial support to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytics

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule: Monday through Friday

The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a strategic organizational partner that plays a leadership role in financial planning, forecasting, and review of results and initiatives. The position is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis activities supporting Advocates, Inc. and Affiliates. Key responsibilities focus on month-end reporting and analysis, leading and coordinating planning and forecasting activities, and ad hoc FP&A support as required. This position will work closely with the senior A&F leaders, VP/Service Line Controllers, and support companywide budgeting and reporting efforts.

Overview

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of every employee and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where people can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budget planning process. Partner with the leadership team and budget stakeholders to help achieve margin expectations.
• Prepare and publish monthly reporting package(s), including variance analysis and relevant commentary.
• Develop and manage a weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reporting cadence that provides continuous insight into the performance of the business, including trends, variances, and risk assessments.
• Create transparent real-time reporting with actionable insights around critical metrics and lead effective cadences across the divisions that facilitate understanding of performance drivers.
• Coordinate and manage monthly reforecast/projection meetings with service lines and administrative groups. Make updates to projections as appropriate.
• Review monthly financial reports and coordinate updates to financial forecasts for all divisions as needed.
• Lead organizational initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Provide exceptional financial support and strategic partnership to budget managers and other stakeholders.
• Lead strategic initiatives across multiple functions and locations to improve forecast accuracy, profitability, and achieve/outperform Advocates’ goals.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to embrace outside/in thinking that advances the organization’s operational and financial agenda.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights Policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred, with a strong financial background.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience with management experience inclusive of finance leadership role(s).
• Proven track record delivering exceptional results through a high-performing team and driving results beyond the finance function.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with all levels of management.
• In-depth working knowledge of business operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal design.
• Working knowledge of computers and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with general ledger and planning platforms preferred, specifically Adaptive Planning.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to execute a variety of decision-making models.
• Superior communication skills, including writing and verbal skills.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.