Senior Analyst Corporate FP&A - Remote Opportunity

KinderCare Education LLC; Lake Oswego (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll collaborate with finance and accounting teams to prepare budgets and forecasts, delivering insightful analysis to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and critical thinking skills, ensuring accuracy in reporting and modeling. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization and the families it serves.

Benefits

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in financial analysis with a medium to large company.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and developing financial models.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial modeling.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Finance

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The KinderCare Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team is responsible for providing executive leadership with an accurate and comprehensive analysis, at an enterprise-level, of the financial status and earnings outlook in order to drive business decisions and actions.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will work collaboratively with the finance and accounting teams at KinderCare in preparing the consolidated company budget and forecast, as well as provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of results and forecasted trends for leadership presentations. Additionally, they will deliver accurate reporting and analysis of monthly results for Board of Director presentations, assist Financial Reporting and Investor Relations teams in all external, publicly filed information, and assist in developing the consolidated long-range plan, including balance sheet, cash flow modeling and forecasting earnings projections.

The ideal candidate is proficient in financial concepts, systems & tools, able to self-validate work to ensure accuracy, demonstrates the ability to up level work product for leadership meetings, possesses eagerness and curiosity to understand trends that drive financial performance and is able to connect the dots and draw important conclusions. Individuals need to be able to seek out and incorporate feedback, self-prioritize work, call out priority conflicts and recommend solutions with manager and team members.

The role will have exposure across the broader finance organization as well as finance and company leadership, crafting opportunity for comprehensive understanding of KinderCare's business and career growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in a dynamic environment to provide clear and concise data-driven insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
• Provide tactical support for enterprise consolidation of the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Complete various financial models to assist with budgeting, forecasting, earnings projections, and periodic reporting and analysis of results.
• Conduct analysis and modeling of near-term and long-term results for scenario planning of the P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and critical thinking to tackle problems and make recommendations based on self-directed work efforts.
• Handle ad-hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Finance or related field.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar position with a medium to large sized multi-unit company.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in developing planning models and consolidating budgets/forecasts, including capital planning, profit and loss statements, financial projections, and balance sheet management.
• Meticulous with a dedication to quality and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial planning concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate optimally with team members and partners at all levels, both within and outside the department.
• Consistent track record of analyzing sophisticated financial information, identifying potential problems, and developing viable alternatives.
• Sophisticated skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint required.

#LI-Remote

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.