Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

92nd Street Y • New York, NY, United States • $150k - $170k / year • 22h ago

Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

ID 2025-2081

Position Type Permanent - Full Time

Job Summary

The Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis leads and oversees the organization's financial planning processes, ensuring the delivery of rigorous analysis and high-quality decision support for senior leadership. This role collaborates closely with departments across the organization to develop comprehensive budgets, forecasts, financial models, and performance dashboards that guide strategic and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and a high level of proficiency in managing and interpreting large datasets within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities Include

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cross Functional Business Partnership

Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasting cycles.

Ensure alignment of financial plans with organizational strategy and operational realities.Create clear and concise budget instruction to department leaders to better understand key drivers, assumptions, risks, and opportunities.Serve as a financial advisor to department heads; support them in understanding financial results and future outlooks.Translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Financial Analysis, Reporting and Modeling

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPIs, and trend insights.
Analyze financial performance and identify improvement opportunities for revenue generation, cost efficiencies, revenue loss and growth trends.
Develop and maintain dashboards and management reporting tools.
Build and enhance financial models to evaluate business P&L's, new initiatives, strategic investments, and program performance.
Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to support leadership decision-making.

Process Improvement

Streamline financial processes and enhance reporting tools and templates.
Improve the accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of financial information.
Support the implementation of systems and technologies that enhance FP&A capabilities.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure financial practices align with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Support audit processes as needed.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or relevant analytical role.
Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling).
Experience with financial planning systems or business intelligence tools (Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP).
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday) is a plus.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
Nonprofit experience a plus.

Work Environment & Requirements

40 hours/week

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Compensation Range

$150,000 - $170,000

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.