Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The Director of FP&A drives budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for the YMCA of Greater Seattle, turning data into clear, mission-critical insights, reporting directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting. Leading a small team (Senior Financial Analyst and Grants Analyst) and partnering with Youth Development, Association Office, and shared-service leaders, the role aligns resources with strategy, anticipates information needs, and guides continuous improvement. It demands strong communication, a bias for action, and the ability to steer teams, and the organization, through change in service to youth and families across King County.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and evening/overnight travel may be expected.

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• Retirement with generous employer contributions

• Free access to mental health resources

• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $110,000/year

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Provide leadership to the FP&A function by guiding the development of financial models, scenario planning, and forecasting tools used to inform enterprise decisions.

• Supervise the Senior Financial Analyst and Grants Analyst, supporting their day-to-day execution and long-term development in financial modeling, budgeting, and data interpretation.

• Review and synthesize financial performance trends across Youth Development and Association Office divisions, providing insights to the VP of Finance and senior leadership.

• Coordinate the preparation of executive-ready financial presentations, dashboards, and variance narratives developed by the finance team.

• Ensure data integrity and alignment between forecast assumptions and operational plans through team coaching and standardized tools.

• Advance analytical capabilities within the team, including predictive modeling and risk assessment, by mentoring team members in their use and development of tools and logic frameworks.

• Support financial stewardship by ensuring that forecasting reflects key risks, dependencies, and external constraints (e.g., grant restrictions, funding timelines).

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the team in delivering accurate and timely budgets and reforecasts across assigned divisions, aligning financial plans with program strategy and organizational priorities.

• Partner with the Budget Development team and VP of Finance to oversee annual budget preparation, including development of instructions, calendars, and technical support to department leaders.

• Oversee budgeting support for grant-funded programs, ensuring alignment with allowable use restrictions, reporting timelines, and funder requirements.

• Provide high-level review and validation of budget submissions and reforecast data prepared by the team, identifying major variances and business risks.

• Ensure that all assumptions are well-documented and all business partners receive relevant financial support through the process.

• Review key performance indicators and recommend course corrections to the CFO and leadership teams based on trends in forecast accuracy and utilization.

• Mentor team members on financial storytelling and strategy translation, supporting more informed conversations between Finance and Operations.

Budgeting System Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as internal product owner for the NetSuite Planning & Budgeting platform-user provisioning, metadata maintenance, and security.

• Drive ongoing enhancements: design and deploy new cubes, reports, and integrations with ERP, CRM, and other data sources.

• Lead the annual upgrade cycle, coordinating end-user testing, training, and change management.

• Monitor data flows and troubleshoot issues to ensure budgeting and forecasting accuracy and timeliness.

• Establish governance routines and KPIs (system uptime, refresh cadence, user adoption) to track platform health and inform future investments.

Ad hoc Analysis and Special Projects:

• Lead or contribute to special projects such as process improvements, system implementations, or strategic initiatives.

• Provide support to management for presentations, meetings, and other strategic activities as needed.

• Prepare and present reports, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Support enterprise-wide process improvements and systems implementations in finance.

• Other duties as assigned.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. Master’s degree or CPA/FPAC preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in financial planning and operational finance; at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally within a corporate finance or FP&A environment.

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams toward shared strategic outcomes.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, ERP, BI tools) preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality in all financial activities.

• Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, or grant-funded environment is strongly preferred, and familiarity with nonprofit cost allocation and fund accounting practices.

• Comfort working in a matrixed environment with both branch operations and administrative departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, or grant-funded environment is strongly preferred, and familiarity with nonprofit cost allocation and fund accounting practices.

• Comfort working in a matrixed environment with both branch operations and administrative departments.

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

You’ll

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.

• Are very adaptable.

• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.

• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.

• Truly enjoy being of service to people.

• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.

• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Our Values

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Honesty

• Caring

• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act.