Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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

Strategic Financial Planning

• 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.
• Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational realities.
• Develop rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and financial models to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain standardized budgeting tools, templates, and processes across programs and departments.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve budget development, monitoring, and accountability.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and identify trends, variances, and corrective actions.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• 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