Senior Analyst, Corporate FP&A - Remote Opportunity!

Senior Financial Analyst

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping itin 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.

We're looking for a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to work collaboratively with our finance and accounting teams in preparing the consolidated company budget and forecast, as well as provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of results and forecasted trends.

As SFA, you 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, and tools. They can self-validate work to ensure accuracy. They demonstrate the ability to improve work product for leadership presentations. They are eager and curious to understand trends driving financial performance. They can connect the dots and draw meaningful conclusions. Individuals need to be able to seek out and incorporate feedback, self-prioritize work, escalate priority conflicts and recommend solutions collaboratively with manager and team members.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely in a fast-paced environment to provide clear and concise data-driven insights to senior leadership for visibility and decision making
• Provide tactical support for Enterprise consolidation of the budgeting and forecasting process
• Implement various models to assist with budgeting process, forecasting and earnings projections, and periodic reporting and examination of outcomes
• Analyze and model near and long-term results for scenario planning for P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
• Express intellectual curiosity and critical thinking that can tackle problems and make recommendations based on self-directed work efforts
• Ad-hoc requests as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Business Finance or related field, with 3 to 5 years in a similar role with a medium to large multi-unit company
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; developing planning models and consolidations of budgets / forecasts, including capital planning, P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Detail oriented with high attention to quality and accuracy
• Able to interact with various levels of management and develop strong working relationships with peers and collaborators
• Skilled in financial analysis, can identify potential problems and develop viable alternatives. Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial planning concepts
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills

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.

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.