Director, FP&A

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis functions for the YMCA of Metro Chicago, a mission-driven nonprofit organization with approximately $90M in annual operating revenue. This role partners closely with executive leadership and operational leaders to provide insights that support financial sustainability, mission impact, and strategic decision-making across the organization’s programs, membership services, and community initiatives. The Director will oversee the annual budgeting process, develop long-term financial models, conduct business case and cost-benefit analysis for existing and future projects, and drive financial transparency and accountability across the organization. This role will also manage one FP&A Analyst and help build scalable financial planning processes that support organizational growth and program impact.

Scope of Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual operating budget process for a $90M multi-program nonprofit organization, working collaboratively with department and program leaders.
• Develop monthly and quarterly budgetary forecasts, identifying key financial risks and opportunities.
• Develop short- and long-term liquidity forecasts.
• Build and maintain long-term financial models that support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and program expansion.
• Evaluate financial performance across program areas, branches, and administrative functions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Produce monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecast, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics that link financial performance to program impact.
• Support leadership with scenario modeling and decision support related to program investments, pricing, and cost structure.

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to executive leadership and operational teams.
• Provide financial guidance on new initiatives, grants, partnerships, and program expansions.
• Help align financial planning with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Enhance and streamline budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Improve financial data integrity, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial planning and financial reporting.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor one FP&A Analyst, providing coaching and professional development.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and service across the finance function.

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Commitment to Inclusion

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or nonprofit finance.
• Experience leading organizational budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience managing or mentoring finance staff.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience supporting multi-site or program-based organizations.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience with financial planning systems, dashboards, and data visualization tools.