Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Our commitment extends through KIPP Forward, supporting alumni as they navigate college, career, and life.

About the role

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is a key member of KIPP NYC's Finance Team, responsible for leading the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes that support strategic decision-making across the network. This role strengthens KIPP NYC's long-term financial sustainability by developing financial models, producing actionable analyses, and partnering with school leaders and regional teams to align financial resources with organizational priorities and student outcomes.

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring a minimum of three in-person days per week at the KIPP NYC Midtown Manhattan office, with travel to KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for an assigned portfolio of schools and regional departments.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models supporting organizational planning, sustainability, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, evaluate risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Prepare financial analyses supporting strategic decision-making related to funding, enrollment, staffing, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational health.
• Partner with Finance leadership to support multi-year financial planning and scenario modeling.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for school leaders, executive leadership, the Board of Directors, financing partners, donors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop monthly financial reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics for schools and regional departments.
• Prepare quarterly and ad-hoc financial reporting packages for Board meetings, leadership presentations, and external reporting.
• Manage the preparation and submission of compliance reports required by state, federal, and authorizing agencies.
• Partner with Development, Real Estate, and other Shared Services teams to prepare financial reports supporting grants, financing activities, capital projects, and donor stewardship.
• Lead the annual budget development process for assigned schools and departments in partnership with school leaders and budget managers.
• Establish budgeting assumptions, financial parameters, and planning guidelines aligned with organizational priorities.
• Manage budgeting software and reporting systems to ensure accurate, reliable financial information.
• Develop and maintain monthly forecasts, proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities throughout the fiscal year.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and recommend adjustments that support organizational priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen financial operations, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Partner with Finance and Shared Services teams to improve financial systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.
• Support implementation, testing, optimization, and documentation of financial software and planning tools.
• Build strong partnerships with school leaders, regional departments, and Shared Services teams by providing responsive, customer-focused financial guidance.
• Facilitate regular budget meetings with assigned schools and departments to review financial performance, forecasts, and spending trends.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for financial and non-financial audiences.
• Support Finance leadership with strategic initiatives, special projects, and executive-level financial analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex financial models.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, budgeting methodologies, and financial statement analysis.
• Experience using enterprise financial systems, budgeting software, and reporting platforms such as Sage, Vena, or similar systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build productive relationships across schools and regional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen systems and financial processes.
• Deep commitment to KIPP NYC's mission and belief that sound financial stewardship enables schools to create joyful, academically excellent learning environments.
• Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
• Generous time-off aligned with the school calendar.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Bright Horizon back-up child and elder care.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability.
• 8 weeks paid sabbatical after 10 years of service.
• Annual professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary ranges from $80,340 - $100,940 per year. Salary is standardized based on role level and function, accounting for years of experience and scope of responsibilities.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of three in-person days per week based in Midtown Manhattan. Includes travel to KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.