Senior Finance Analyst

Future Kidz Academy Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

WFH 1–2 days per week

Autonomous leadership under CFO

Job summary

Future Kidz Academy Pty Ltd in Spring Hill, QLD, seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across multiple sites. You will build robust financial models, oversee cashflow, and support strategic business decisions with senior leadership.

The role requires CA/CPA (or equivalent), 5+ years in finance, and strong Excel skills. Experience with Dynamics 365 and investor reporting is highly valued. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a senior finance role, multi-site operations preferred.
• CA or CPA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in investor reporting and covenant reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for multi-site operations.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Develop financial models to support business planning and decision making.
• Oversee cashflow management and lender reporting as applicable.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Future Kidz Academy Pty Ltd – Spring Hill QLD

Future Kidz Academy is an exciting new childcare and early education provider. Our leadership team all have extensive experience in the industry and a wealth of knowledge in the education of early learners. We believe our children represent “where little futures shine”.

Due to growth, we are seeking to add a Senior Finance Analyst to our vibrant and fun team in Spring Hill.

You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and reporting – multi site, financial modelling to support business planning, as well as cashflow management and commercial decision making (full job description available).

Requirements

• Able to take ownership of the senior financial requirements of the business and our multi-site operations
• Proactive, self-starter, self-motivated, always showing initiative, lead with knowledge and experience
• Partner with operational leaders and have proven business partnering skills – with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively, explain financial outcomes, and influence senior stakeholders/executives
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role (3-4 years will be considered in special circumstances)
• Highly advanced skills in Excel (skills testing will be part of the recruitment process)
• Experienced with Business Central (Dynamics 365) or a comparable ERP. (Dashboard interpretation and reporting automation skills are desirable)
• Experienced with investor reporting (essential), and ideally have coordinated the preparation of lender reporting and covenant calculations under the Senior Facilities Agreement (SFA), maintain supporting schedules and reporting deadlines, and elevate forecast covenant risks to the CFO
• CA or CPA qualified, or have an equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Focused on always meeting strict deadlines

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Access to our Working From Home Policy 1-2 days per week
• Amazing Manager (CFO) that empowers you to work autonomously – no micromanaging in our team
• Modern open plan offices
• Casual AND professional team environment – we are fun & vibrant
• Highly experienced executive team
• REAL annual salary reviews, linked to performance and loyalty

Be part of something special. Collaborative work environment.

Do you have a passion for data and numbers, as well as partnering with operational leaders to achieve business outcomes?

*an extensive job description will be provided to applicants who advance through the initial stages of our recruitment process