Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partner

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partner supports the Chief Financial Officer in directing the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (the Coalitions) financial reporting analysis budgeting forecasting and performance management functions. This position plays a critical role in recommending budgetary actions in support of driving operational performance. The job functions include developing reports in the Abila MIP finance system advanced reports in Excel and performing financial analysis at the Coalition department fund and account addition this position leads the annual planning and budgeting process develops templates and performs consolidations and forecasts the Coalitions financial results every month. The FP&A Business Partner also leads monthly financial analysis to understand underlying operational metrics and how trends impact fiscal addition they work with department managers to optimize financial resources and services to children and families. Finally this role also serves as a consultant for directors and managers within the organization advising them of current budgetary information and working with leadership to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the organizations goals.

Financial Planning and Analysis (75%):

• Develop reports that reflect the statement of activities and statement of position for the Coalition and its departments every month
• Monitor underlying operational metrics and understand their impact on financial results
• Prepare reports and analyses of actuals versus budget; schedule and lead monthly meetings with department heads to discuss financial results
• Prepare and update the School Readiness enrollment planning model
• Provide monthly forecasting updates ensuring that new Notice of Awards new procurement contracts and personnel changes are reflected in the forecast
• Report monthly on financial metrics for the Coalitions Balanced Scorecard
• Support operational analyses including labor requirements for key activities such as provider quality observations
• Lead or co-lead special projects
• Prepare special financial analyses as needed
• Develop and lead the annual planning and budgeting process preparing templates and providing support to department heads
• Compile annual personnel budgets working with the Manager Human Resources to update benefit cost assumptions

Program Quality Assurance (25%):

• Perform and control the full quality assurance cycle including risk management and control management over operations effectiveness financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Partner with Quality Assurance team members in Family Services to develop plans review transactions and monitor results; design targeted training plans to address knowledge gaps
• Prepare and present reports that reflect quality assurance review results and document process
• Conduct follow-up quality assurance reviews to monitor managements interventions
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Accounting Finance or Business Management or closely related field
• Minimum three years of related financial reporting analysis budgeting and forecasting experience
• Not-for-profit experience a plus
• Proven track record of leveraging data driven research analytics to drive strategic direction best practices and process improvements
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Tableau and Power BI software highly desired
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.
• Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• This position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as outlined in s. 435.04 F.S.
• Experience with accounting software; experience with Abila MIP a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments