Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Board of Jewish Education
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis The Jewish Education Project New York, NY Opportunity for Impact Reimagine Jewish Education. Redefine What’s Possible . In a world that is rapidly shifting—politically, culturally, spiritually—we believe Jewish education must evolve to not only keep pace but to lead with vision, courage, and heart. At The Jewish Education Project, we’re not tinkering around the edges. We’re building a movement. One where Jewish youth grow up proud, find meaning and value in Jewish life, are deeply connected to Israel and the Jewish people, and are fully equipped to navigate the complexities of today’s world with self-assurance and clarity. In this time of rising antisemitism, Jewish learning should support identity-building, meaning making and Jewish literacy, creating self-assured, knowledgeable, proud Jews who are well-equipped to respond to the challenges they will face. In this complex and challenging world, the work of Jewish education is more urgent than ever. We are committed to bringing the most creative solutions to a field that must remain relevant and meaningful in the lives of Jewish youth and their families today and tomorrow. For more information about The Jewish Education Project, please visit www.jewishedproject.org Position Overview The Jewish Education Project seeks a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to play a key role within our cohesive and mission-driven Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Manager will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes that strengthen the organization’s fiscal infrastructure and advance data-informed decision-making across departments. The Senior Manager will bring rigor, insight, and collaboration to how we plan, monitor, and report on resources. This role owns FP&A deliverables and process improvements while working under the guidance of the Director of Finance and in close partnership with the Controller, COO, and program and development teams. This position is a cornerstone of our multi-year effort to modernize financial systems, enhance transparency, and align financial planning with programmatic strategy and growth. This individual will bring rigor, insight, and collaboration to how we plan, monitor, and report on resources while ensuring that fiscal data informs strategic decisions at every level of the organization. Key Areas of Focus and Responsibility Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the annual budget development process in partnership with Finance, Operations, and department heads. Build and maintain financial models to support accurate forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term resource allocation. Partner with Advancement to align revenue projections with program planning and grant commitments. Support multi-year financial planning to ensure fiscal sustainability and growth. Financial Analysis and Decision Support Provide timely, actionable financial analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions. Develop dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting tools that translate data into insight for leadership and the Board. Analyze trends in spending, revenue, and grant activity to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies. Collaborate with the COO and program teams to evaluate new initiatives, pricing models, and funding proposals. Grants and Program Support Partner with program and development teams to strengthen grant budgeting, tracking, and reporting processes. Ensure consistency and accuracy across grant financials, forecasts, and compliance requirements. Serve as a liaison between Finance and program staff to clarify budget ownership, spending expectations, and reporting cycles. Systems and Process Improvement Contribute to the implementation of new financial systems (NetSuite, Bill.com) and related process redesigns. Support development of dashboards and templates for reporting and scenario analysis. Help document and streamline financial workflows, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational policies. Collaboration and Leadership Serve as a proactive and collaborative member of the Finance team, contributing to a culture of shared accountability, service orientation, and continuous improvement. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Advancement to integrate financial planning across departments. Provide coaching and training to program managers to build financial literacy and ownership. Model the organization’s values of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Experience, Qualifications, and CompetenciesWe welcome applicants with diverse cultural, professional, and educational backgrounds. 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning, budgeting, or analysis (nonprofit experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated success building and managing complex budgets and multi-year forecasts. Strong analytical and modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with NetSuite or similar platforms a plus). Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-financial audiences. Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA, MBA, or equivalent experience preferred Experience working in a non profit Experience with Netsuite SAGE 100, Bill, Expensify experience a plus Candidate must have a strong understanding Revenue Recognition ASC 2018-18 Experience in financial reporting You are a candidate who will embrace working in an environment that prioritizes: A positive attitude Demonstrating care and concern for the people around them Leading with humble self-assurance and competence Reliability, consistency, and accountability. Striving for excellence. What We Offer Competitive salary in the range of $95,000-115,000 commensurate with experience Four weeks paid time off Comprehensive health insurance 401k plan Paid family leave Commuter benefits Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and closed for most Jewish holidays Shortened summer hours A positive work environment with exposure to great learning opportunities and the chance to work with some of the top professionals in the field of Jewish Education. How to Apply Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@JewishEdProject.org. Please include the job title in the email subject line. The Jewish Education Project is an equal opportunity employer. Location Hybrid work environment with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1675 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019. The Jewish Education Project aims to select, place and train the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all our employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non- work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support diversity and tolerance in our workplace.

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