Director, Budget Financial Planning

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including coordinating inputs, consolidating results, and supporting executive review
• Manage ongoing budget monitoring, forecasting updates, and variance analysis throughout the fiscal cycle
• Provide strategic financial planning and decision support to executive leadership
• Develop and implement financial planning policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Oversee long-range planning, financial modeling, and resource allocation strategies
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align budget priorities with organizational objectives
• Prepare financial models, analyses, and reporting packages to support key decisions
• Evaluate budget performance and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Coverage coordination with accounting and finance teams to ensure alignment between reporting and planning
• Serve as a key liaison across departments to guide budget development and execution
• Respond to internal reporting needs and provide analysis for senior leadership and governing bodies
• Identify opportunities to enhance budgeting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A
• Experience working in complex or matrixed organizations
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and reporting capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to present complex financial data clearly
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in mission-driven, nonprofit, or similar environments preferred

Pay

Compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.