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Job Description Job Description Financial Planning & Strategy Manager Job Summary The Financial Planning & Strategy Manager is an integral part of the Budget team, ensuring support of KIPP DC's mission and day-to-day financial operations in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. The starting salary range for this role is $94,082-$103,984. This is a full-time role with hybrid flexibility based at HDQ with an anticipated immediate start date. About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation's capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.Our work is grounded in five pillars-Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness-which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community. About the Role The Financial Planning & Strategy Manager drives network-wide financial health by executing key budget planning processes, building complex financial models, and delivering actionable reporting in close collaboration with schools and headquarters. Serving as a vital bridge between network strategy and school operations, this role streamlines core budgeting workflows, leverages Workday/Adaptive Planning to ensure data integrity, and provides essential financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Location and Type of Work This is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Budget and Financial Planning. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position's work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 2 days per week. Responsibilities The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.Financial Planning & Management (40% of time)Drives operational efficiency throughout the budget season and school year by streamlining existing workflows and developing new ones to ensure accurate, timely financial planning aligned to organizational goals.Partners closely with cross functional teams to communicate findings, coordinate corrective actions, and execute necessary budget adjustments.Serves as system administrator and financial technical expert for Workday/Adaptive Planning, overseeing system configuration, user access, and data integration integrity, driving continuous improvement across the platform.Triages and resolves incoming finance help desk tickets, delivers high-quality internal customer service, troubleshooting and resolving escalated user issues and refining and automating ticket system processes. Financial Analysis, Reporting & Presentations (40% of time)Builds and maintains underlying financial models for complex external reporting. Manages the monthly budget variance process by consolidating performance da