Remote Childcare Business Development Specialist

First-Children's-Finance-; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

First Children’s Finance is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support Iowa childcare providers with business and financial planning, training, and consulting across a regional focus. This remote position requires travel within the region to meet partners and providers.

The role emphasizes promoting FCF programs, delivering practical financial analysis, budgeting guidance, and capacity-building services to strengthen small businesses and the early care sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in financial management, planning, and/or training.
• Experience in consulting, training, lending, and/or financial analysis.
• Experience working with small businesses or owning/operating a small business.

Responsibilities

• Develops, promotes, and implements programs, services, and resources to support the mission of FCF.
• Provides training and consultation support to childcare businesses to improve business practices and strengthen operations.
• Assists start-up childcare businesses and existing childcare businesses experiencing financial crisis.
• Provides input and analyzes financial and program data.
• Facilitates small-group and community engagement activities in support of FC F’s community-based programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business development

Financial analysis

Training delivery

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4+ years in financial management/training

Experience in consulting, training, lending, or financial analysis

Experience with small businesses

Job description

First Children’s Finance is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support Iowa childcare providers with business and financial planning, training, and consulting across a regional focus. This remote position requires travel within the region to meet partners and providers.

The role emphasizes promoting FCF programs, delivering practical financial analysis, budgeting guidance, and capacity-building services to strengthen small businesses and the early care sector.