Director of FP&A

Our client, a prestigious and well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking a Director of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) to lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and decision support. This senior finance leader will partner closely with the CFO, Controller, and business unit leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans and executive-ready reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can operate strategically while improving planning processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and driving financial discipline across the organization. The Director will play a key role in strengthening enterprise planning, KPI visibility, and the use of business intelligence, while gaining significant exposure to executive leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the annual budgeting process, including operating and capital planning, assumptions, templates, timelines, and executive presentation materialsDevelop and manage monthly and quarterly forecasts incorporating actuals, staffing changes, program activity, pipeline trends, and business risksBuild rolling forecasts, scenario models, sensitivity analyses, and multi-year financial plans to support strategic decision-makingPartner with the CFO, Controller, HR, and business leaders on headcount planning, compensation assumptions, and resource allocationPerform budget-to-forecast analysis and communicate shifts in outlook, assumptions, and financial needsImprove planning oversight through better documentation, approval workflows, version control, and assumptions trackingProduce consolidated planning summaries highlighting enterprise trends, risks, cross-functional dependencies, and recommended actionsSupport cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury-related analysisDevelop KPI dashboards, scorecards, flash reports, and monthly management reporting packagesPrepare executive-level reporting on budget performance, forecast updates, prior-year trends, and emerging risksDeliver variance analysis and actionable insights for senior leadership and board audiencesOptimize the organization’s financial planning platform, including models, workflows, templates, and reporting outputsLeverage automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting, reporting, and efficiencyPartner cross-functionally to improve integrations across planning, ERP, CRM, payroll, and expense systemsBuild strong partnerships with business leaders to strengthen budget ownership, forecasting accountability, and financial acumenLead, coach, and develop FP&A and performance team membersCompensation is based on skills, experience, training, knowledge, licensure, certifications, and other business needs. Our client offers medical coverage and a robust overall benefits package. Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half, for immediate consideration or for one of our other active opportunities in the Washington Metro area.