Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Sandy Hook Promise

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis managing organizational budgeting and financial reporting at Sandy Hook Promise. Analyzing metrics to achieve strategic financial goals.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNewtown • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and reports against a wide range of budget models required by the organization for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Prepares management reporting and explains key variances on a monthly and annual basis to aid financial and business decisions
Performs data gathering and preparation of financial reports, analysis, and presentations across a variety of business issues and strategic initiatives
Works with CFO to create presentations for Senior Management, Board meetings and Board Committee meetings (ex. Finance Committee)
Supports Accounting team with expense allocations, journal entries and analysis as required
Works closely with CFO, Controller and external audit firm on annual financial statement audit and 990 tax returns, including assisting with the functional expense allocation models
Manages charitable solicitation registration process for all fifty states, working with our retained legal firm in this area
Supports CFO with 401k Plan and Business Insurance census data, audits and other reporting
Identifies and reports against various KPIs across the Finance department and SHP organization
Adjusts and maintains the investment model and cash flow models to ensure adequate cash is available to meet general operating and rapid response needs
Supports CFO with complex or time sensitive ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed
Establish FP&A as a proven center of analytical excellence to support financial discipline and thoughtfulness throughout the organization
Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships throughout the organization and assist and empower non-finance leaders in the budgeting process
A commitment to SHP's vision and values
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of financial experience managing organizational budgeting process, financial forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting, or combination of financial experience and advanced business/finance degrees
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Alignment to Sandy Hook Promise’s culture, values, and mission, as well as its core values of equity, openness, collaboration, trust, accountability and urgency
Personal qualities of humility, capacity for continuous learning and self-reflection, and a sense of humor
Must have discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to independently gather, interpret and analyze information including making assessments and completing reconciliations
Must be comfortable with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environment
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Management and non-profit experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Flexible schedules
Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision
Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
401k match
Professional development stipend
Wellness & mental health support
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingfinancial analysismanagement reportingbudgeting processdata gatheringinvestment modelcash flow modelsKPI reportingexpense allocationsjournal entries

Soft Skills

collaborativeinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsattention to detailability to handle confidential informationinitiativemulti-taskinghumilitycontinuous learningself-reflection