Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

ABOUT THE JOB The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in the Finance Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. Responsible for safeguarding the financial resources of the organization, the Finance department manages the financial activities of the National ACLU. From paying vendors to forecasting budgets, and everything in-between, we take pride in providing the resources and the platform for informed financial decision-making. WHAT YOU'LL DO Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will play a critical role in building, expanding and maintaining complex financial modeling to support decision-making and short and long-term planning. This position will provide expertise on organization-wide budget and forecasting best practices, directly handle budgets across several departments, and drive forward the Financial Planning and Analysis team’s sophisticated use of metrics and analysis. It will require a high degree of technical proficiency and the ability to independently conduct research, synthesize large sets of data, and collaborate with teams across the organization to gather inputs and share outcomes. Our ideal candidate will be a team player with a can-do attitude and will have extensive experience in working with complex financial models, strong knowledge of a multitude of forecasting methods (i.e. driver-based, economic value, statistical, etc.) the ability to clearly communicate financial analysis to diverse audiences, possess exceptional attention to detail, be a diplomatic communicator, and have a passion for the work of the ACLU. YOUR DAY TO DAY The following overview of responsibilities is intended to describe the type of work which will be assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all specific duties required by the employee: Leadership Serve as a subject matter expert for financial modeling/forecasting, internal procedures, and established best practices; create and deliver trainings on relevant content In coordination with the CFO and Senior Director of Finance, set and implement team goals and vision Support enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic financial initiatives through process improvements, automation, advanced analytics, and best-in-class financial planning practices Develop and maintain sophisticated driver-based financial models to support operational and strategic decision-making Apply advanced finance methodologies including economic value add (EVA), profitability analysis, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and KPI-based performance management to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights Be a strategic partner through collaboration with intra/interdepartmental teams and stakeholders, while enhancing information exchange and analysis Use data and insights to drive Finance team and organizational process improvement initiatives Financial Planning & Analysis Develop and maintain complex, multi-year financial models to forecast revenues and expenses, financial position, and cash flows using internal and external data to shape assumptions and scenario analyses Contribute to budget and forecast preparation through stakeholder engagement to review revenue and expenses while assessing the financial impact on the organization’s strategic objectives Work collaboratively with FP&A colleagues on the monthly financial reporting package production process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and executive-level presentation quality Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and metrics using Power BI, advanced Excel capabilities and other platforms Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to create customized analytical reporting solutions tailored to business needs Lead