FP&A Director

We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and results-driven Director of FP&A to join our finance team. This highly visible role will play a critical part in shaping the organization's financial direction by leading budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and performance analysis initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of hands-on financial analysis, business acumen, and people leadership. You will oversee the development of robust financial models, forecasting tools, and reporting processes that deliver actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders, including the CEO and Board of Directors. This is a regular, full-time, exempt, non-union position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and long-range planning processes
• Partner with departments to develop accurate, data-informed forecasts
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process, with a path toward leading and managing the process end-to-end
• Analyze financial trends and variances to identify risks and opportunities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements; perform variance reporting
• Support CFO/COO in preparation of insightful reporting packages for leadership and board
• Develop and drive improvements in financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Evaluate business performance against targets and present findings

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with departmental leaders to inform accurate, data-informed forecasts
• Act as a trusted advisor to department leaders on financial initiatives

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor one or more financial analysts, fostering growth and accountability
• Review and guide team output to ensure accuracy and quality

Tools & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and optimization of forecasting and reporting processes
• Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to improve decision-making support

Other

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience; FP&A experience within the consumer products industry is strongly preferred
• 3+ years of experience in budgeting at an organization-wide level
• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports and high-performance teams
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills and of financial statements
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership
• Self-starter with a bias for action and a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven track record of ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data presented to leadership and key stakeholders
• Proven success working in a dynamic, high-growth, or rapidly evolving business environment with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2-3 in-office days per week at the Seattle (Georgetown) location
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Some programs may require additional background checks or frequency.

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About Lifelong:

Lifelong is a community health organization committed to removing barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone can have the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated people to join our talented team and make real, meaningful changes in the daily lives of those living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses in their community. Lifelong offers exceptional benefits, including paid time off, medical and dental coverage in addition to a balanced work-life integration.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Lifelong, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EEO Statement:

Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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