Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Description
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will partner closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and Board committees to strengthen the organization’s FP&A capabilities. This mission-driven nonprofit role in Boston, MA (hybrid) focuses on budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, financial modeling, and long-range planning, with direct influence on strategic decisions through performance insights and scenario analysis.
Reporting into leadership and guiding the FP&A function, the Director will oversee both annual and multi-year financial planning while building tools that support organization-wide decision-making. The position also includes leading and developing FP&A staff and serving as a trusted advisor across departments and governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead annual operating and capital budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multiyear financial planning
- Develop complex financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives
- Evaluate actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance to surface risks and opportunities
- Create KPIs, benchmarking, and reporting tools that improve decision-making across the organization
- Assess the financial impact of new programs, exhibitions, capital investments, revenue opportunities, and operational initiatives
- Act as an advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, department heads, and Board committees while leading the FP&A team
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Experience working within a mid-to-large nonprofit organization
- Familiarity with endowment accounting and restricted and unrestricted funds
- Strong financial modeling and long-range forecasting experience, including scenario analysis and advanced Excel skills
- Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting financial information to Boards or governing committees
- Proven ability to hire, develop, coach, and lead staff
Tools
- Excel
Compensation and Location
- Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
- Salary: USD 150,000–200,000 per year
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with strong time-off, retirement, healthcare, and employee-focused offerings