Senior Financial Analyst

At Aspire Living & Learning , we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, engaged lives in their communities. We’re a mission-driven, values-based organization that partners closely with the people we support, their families, and our community teams to deliver high-quality, person-centered services. Our Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring that our resources align with our mission and strategic priorities. If you’re energized by meaningful work, complex analysis, and collaboration across a dynamic organization, we’d love to meet you. What You Will Do Financial Planning & Forecasting Oversee the budgeting process by maintaining templates, guiding budget holders on data and assumptions, validating submissions for accuracy, and developing executive-ready materials. Review financial results and update forecasts based on trends, run rates, and revised assumptions. Assist in developing multi-year financial projections to inform long-range planning and board reporting. Reporting & Analysis Conduct variance analysis to assess program and organizational financial performance. Analyze and present financial results to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers. Develop and automate financial reports and dashboards to deliver timely and accurate insights. Partner with Accounting and Operations to ensure data integrity across systems and reporting. Prepare presentations and materials for the CFO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors. Strategic Decision Support Build, maintain, and improve complex financial models to evaluate performance and inform decisions. Partner with operational leaders to evaluate service line performance and cost optimization opportunities. Provide analysis and modeling for strategic initiatives, M&A, real estate, and new program development. Support benchmarking and KPI development to measure and improve performance. Assist with financial assessment of grants, contracts, and investment opportunities. Continuous Improvement & Collaboration Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and accuracy. Support system enhancements and analytics initiatives within the Finance team. Serve as a thought partner to the Director of FP&A and CFO in advancing strategic finance capabilities. Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Finance team. Our Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; Master’s preferred. Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in FP&A, budgeting, or corporate finance; nonprofit or human services experience strongly preferred. Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with financial modeling and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, UKG) preferred. Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail. Able to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial audiences. Excellent organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Benefits Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses. Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more. 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary. Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays. Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement. Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more! If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you. Salary Range: $70k-$80k Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr