Sr. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a mission-driven organization in Seattle, Washington. This role will lead the upcoming budget cycle, establish a disciplined forecasting framework, and provide clear insights that support executive and board decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise with Workday Adaptive Planning, a strong background in nonprofit finance, and a collaborative leadership style that helps teams grow while maintaining accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting process, ensuring timelines, assumptions, and deliverables are aligned with strategic and operational priorities.

• Design and implement monthly and quarterly forecasting routines, building a scalable FP& A process that delivers timely insight for leadership and the board.

• Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate performance, inform planning decisions, and highlight key business risks and opportunities.

• Serve as the primary owner of Workday Adaptive Planning, overseeing system structure, data integrity, and alignment with organizational reporting needs.

• Manage external vendor relationships tied to planning systems, driving progress against agreed milestones and holding partners accountable for execution.

• Translate grant funding and accounts receivable activity into reliable revenue assumptions that strengthen budget accuracy and financial visibility.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP& A Analyst, providing hands-on coaching in financial planning practices and effective use of Adaptive.

• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to communicate financial results, present difficult messages thoughtfully, and support sound decision-making during periods of change.

• Bring a calm, supportive presence to the finance function while reinforcing high standards, collaboration, and continuous improvement across planning activities.

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $180,000.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

STD

Life and AD& D insurance

401k with match

10 days PTO

14 paid holidays

• Advanced hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning is required.
• Prior finance leadership experience within a nonprofit organization is required; healthcare experience may be considered as a secondary industry background.
• Demonstrated success leading organization-wide budgeting and building forecasting processes in environments where structure needed to be established or improved.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Solid understanding of nonprofit revenue dynamics, including grants and accounts receivable, and how they influence planning assumptions.
• Proven ability to manage planning systems and coordinate effectively with external vendors or implementation partners.
• Experience leading and coaching team members with a supportive, people-centered approach while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to deliver challenging insights in a constructive and thorough manner.