Financial Analyst, FP&A

Financial Analyst, FP&A Westfield, NJ Apple Montessori Schools is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Financial Analyst, FP&A to join our Finance team during an exciting period of growth. As a private-equity–backed early childhood education organization, we are committed to making thoughtful, data-driven decisions that support our schools, families, and long-term strategic objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with senior Finance leadership and operational stakeholders, providing critical financial insights that shape budgeting, forecasting, expansion, and board-level reporting across a multi-site organization. Key Responsibilities Support the annual operating and capital budget process, including data gathering, modeling, and consolidation across schools, regions, and corporate functions Assist with updating and maintaining the 5-year financial plan aligned with strategic objectives and PE sponsor expectations Develop and maintain pro forma financial models to evaluate new school openings, acquisitions, expansions, pricing changes, and staffing scenarios Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support investment, pricing, and capacity decisions Support short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, including variance analysis versus plan Support the month-end close process through preparation of variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior period Prepare and support recurring board deck materials, including financial results, KPIs, variance explanations, and forward-looking forecasts Prepare monthly management reporting packages and ad-hoc analyses Assist in enhancing FP&A processes, financial models, and reporting to support scalability and data integrity Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the CFO, COO, and CEO in support of organizational priorities and business needs. Why Join Apple Montessori Schools Purpose-driven work: Use finance to support high-quality early childhood education and the communities we serve. High visibility & impact: Partner with senior leaders and contribute to board reporting and key strategic decisions. Growth exposure: Support a PE-backed, multi-site platform with opportunities tied to openings, expansions, and long-term planning. Strategic FP&A scope: Build models, run scenarios, and inform operational and capital decisions beyond routine reporting. Build and improve: Help strengthen FP&A tools, processes, and reporting as the organization scales. Collaborative & flexible: Join a people-centered team with the flexibility of a remote role What Apple Montessori Schools can offer you: A values-driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) Allows eligible employees to receive employer-funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Life Insurance Pet Insurance through Wishbone Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (for eligible employees) 65% Childcare Discount Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or a related analytical role Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills Experience in multi-site, service-based, or PE-backed environments preferred Experience with AI software platforms such as Claude preferred This position will be remote however the candidate must reside in NJ, NY, CT or PA. Salary Description $75,000 annually #J-18808-Ljbffr