Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Creative Financial Staffing
Boston, MA · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Salary: $150,000–$200,000
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Why This Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Opportunity Stands Out:
High-visibility Director of Financial Planning & Analysis role partnering directly with the CFO, executive leadership, and Board committees
Opportunity to shape the company’s FP&A, KPI reporting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning capabilities
Join a large, mission-driven nonprofit with a complex financial environment spanning operations, endowment funds, capital projects, and earned revenue
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will influence major strategic decisions through modeling, business analysis, and performance insights
Collaborative leadership environment with strong exposure across the organization
Must Haves for the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis:
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 and unrestricted funds
Strong financial modeling, long-range forecasting, scenario analysis, and advanced Excel skills
Experience supporting executive leadership and presenting financial information to Boards or governing committees
Proven experience hiring, developing, coaching, and leading staff
Competitive benefits package with strong time-off, retirement, healthcare, and employee-focused offerings
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Responsibilities:
Lead annual operating and capital budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multiyear financial planning
Develop complex financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases for strategic initiatives
Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior-year results to identify risks and opportunities
Develop KPIs, benchmarking, and reporting tools to strengthen organization-wide decision-making
Evaluate the financial impact of new programs, exhibitions, capital investments, revenue opportunities, and operational initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, department heads, and Board committees while leading FP&A staff
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