Director, Financial Planning & Analysis/FT/Middlesex County

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical prowess and strategic insights make a real impact?

If this sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Why join us?

As a leader in Human Services, Easterseals New Jersey is dedicated to providing services and support to individuals with disabilities and special needs, as well as their families. We are passionate about our mission and the impact we make on the consumers and the communities we serve.

Here’s a snapshot of what you will do in this role:

• The Director of FP&A establishes internal business partnerships across the organization and within the finance team to understand the opportunities and risks to Easterseals’ operating plans and monthly forecasts.
• Manages the standard KPI reporting, forecasting process, reporting, analysis, and consolidation reporting that aid visibility and insights on the expected performance of our operating segments. 
• Drives economic and operational efficiencies and improvements.
• Aids in balancing short-term and long-term priorities.
• Complete consolidation & KPI reporting.
• Work with the CFO in the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasts and maintain performance reporting and analysis. 
• Ensure adherence to calendar, consistency, and quality of financial performance information.
• Proactively spot and highlight trends & variances to produce analysis.
• Understand and evaluate drivers behind variances to Budget/Forecast/Prior period.
• Updating non-standard financial reports on business cases, sensitivity analysis, pricing-related tasks, and Capex reporting.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in driving key processes and providing actionable reporting and analysis.
• Work with CFO to resolve revenue/margin gaps.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Two years of leadership experience in Accounting & Finance.
• Seven or more years of experience in forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and consolidation in a corporate FP&A role.
• Critical thinking and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work with various individuals who have different financial skills and needs
• Experience in building financial models.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills, especially prioritizing multiple   projects/tasks.
• Excellent communication and Excel skills.
•  Advanced/Expert level, MS Office, and Financial Systems; Exposure to PowerBI a plus.

• Proficiency in Accounting software – NetSuite a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen data analysis and attention to detail and multi-tasking skills in a face-paced environment.
• Proven expertise in compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.

About Us!
Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so.

Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions. Easterseals NJ offers paid training, 403(b) Retirement Plan and generous Paid Time Off for all employees! To view all benefit information, visit www.enjbenefits.com