Manager Financial Planning & Analysis POST NUMBER: 463353
The Manager, FP&A is responsible for leading the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to ensure effective stewardship of resources and alignment with mission-driven goals. This role provides strategic financial insights, partners closely with program leaders, and supports organizational decision-making through high-quality analysis, reporting, and scenario planning.
About the Opportunity
Budgeting & Annual Planning (Primary Focus)
- Lead the development, coordination, and management of the annual organizational budget, including programmatic, operational, and grant-funded budgets.
- Facilitate budget workshops and work closely with department and program managers to develop accurate, mission-aligned budget submissions.
- Build and maintain budget templates, tools, and models to support efficient and consistent budgeting processes.
- Prepare consolidated budget presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Monitor budget adherence throughout the fiscal year; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop rolling forecasts and multi-year financial projections aligned with strategic objectives.
- Perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Partner with development/fundraising teams to integrate revenue projections from grants, donations, and fundraising initiatives.
- Oversee grant budgets in collaboration with program and development teams, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Track restricted vs. unrestricted funding and support grant reporting and proposal budgets.
- Provide program managers with timely, accurate financial information to guide program implementation and spending decisions.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis and narrative summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze financial trends and KPIs to support leadership decision-making.
- Support audit preparation and contribute to financial policy enhancements.
- Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes through automation, templates, and financial systems optimization.
- Support implementation or upgrades of financial planning software and reporting tools.
- Promote financial literacy across the organization through training and tools.
- Supervise FP&A staff (if applicable).
- Serve as a strategic business partner to program, operations, and development teams.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and accessibly to non-financial stakeholders.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or analysis; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and multi-funded program portfolios.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
- Experience with nonprofit accounting standards and fund accounting.
- Proficiency with budgeting and reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Sage Intacct, Netsuite, QuickBooks).
- Experience supporting grant development and compliance.
- Strategic thinking
- Budgeting & financial acumen
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Collaborative and service-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong integrity and commitment to the organization’s mission
$50.00 / Hour
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
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