Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities' most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, we are hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist to lead budgeting, forecasting, funder reporting, and financial analysis across the organization. In this role, you will translate complex financial and funding data into clear insights that support informed decision-making. You will collaborate with program leaders and senior leadership to assess financial performance, support funding applications, and identify risks and opportunities that inform planning and resource allocation.

This existing vacancy is a full-time, hybrid position working on-site at our Euclid location with three days on-site and two days off-site per week.

What’s in it for you

• Impact: You will be a valued member of a finance team that plays a critical role in supporting organizational sustainability and the stewardship of government, foundation, and restricted funding.
• Influence: As a key partner to the Finance Manager and Director of Finance, you will contribute to financial planning and decision-making across the organization.
• Exposure to complex and meaningful work: You will gain visibility across the full finance function within a collaborative, close-knit team.

As our new Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist, you will:

• Lead budgeting and forecasting: Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Senior Finance Manager and Director of Finance.
• Deliver financial analysis: Analyze monthly and quarterly financial performance against annual and donor budgets, identifying variances, key drivers, and emerging trends.
• Support funder and management reporting: Prepare and maintain funder reports, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and timelines.
• Strengthen reporting frameworks: Collaborate with senior leadership to refine reporting structures that support strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and organizational growth.
• Drive process improvement: Evaluate financial planning processes, tools, and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency and automation.

What you bring

• The nonprofit and funding experience: Experience working in a nonprofit, public sector, or multi-funder environment.
• The financial planning and analysis expertise: Hands-on experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• The technical skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial systems such as QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms.
• The analytical and systems thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate funder requirements into effective reporting structures.
• The communication and collaboration skills: Ability to present financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• The ownership and adaptability: Organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• The education: Hold a university degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A CPA designation or progress toward a CPA is considered an asset.

Other requirements

All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check and references.

Compensation: For this role, the annualized salary is $85,000-$88,000. Salary is determined by the complexity of the position and internal equity, ensuring a fair and competitive salary within our sector.

If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families, join us.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role.
• A second-round in-person panel interview with the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager, and an HR representative.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.