Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (Business Controller)

Title: Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis Department: Finance Reports To: CFO Supervisory Position: Yes FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time Location: Lawrence, MA (Boston Area), with some remote flexibility, 3 days in office What you’ll do: Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasts. Consolidate business plans (with financial controller) and challenge assumptions. Align financial forecasts with strategic goals, department heads and executive leadership. Build bottom‑up budgets from center assumptions. Run rolling forecasts based on: Staffing changes Consolidate into corporate view for lenders / PE / board Performance Management Analyze financial results and KPIs (margin, cost, profitability, productivity). Identify performance gaps. Track impacts of corrective actions deployed vs targets. Support monthly business reviews and quarterly performance (shareholders & bank reports). Analyze capacity utilization % by classroom / age group. Partner with ops on underperforming centers. Forecast labor using: Staffing grids by classroom Identify: Overtime leakage Under/over staffing by center Center-Level P&L Ownership Own monthly P&Ls at site level (often 20–100+ locations). Drive visibility into: Contribution margin by center Fixed vs variable cost structure Flag: Centers below breakeven Margin compression trends Cash, Treasury & Liquidity Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury partnerships. Optimize cash management, banking relationships, and capital structure in collaboration with the CFO. Systems, Processes & Automation Strengthen the integration and utilization of Microsoft D365, Procare, payroll platforms, and reporting tools. Identify automation opportunities and reduce manual accounting work. Ensure documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls (SOPs). Management Reporting Develop (or finetune existing) KPIs & dashboards to track then analyze business performance. Drive standardization and harmonization of management reporting / dashboards across Babilou. Translate financial results into actionable insights for executives then track impacts vs expected target. Present performance updates to the COMEX. Business Partnering Collaborate with business units and regional controllers (including Working cap monitoring). Provide guidance on cost control, growth initiatives, and operational efficiency. Link strategic goals with financial performance metrics. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop team members. Holds authority and significant influence in employment‑related decisions, such as hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, team restructuring, promotions, and succession planning across the FP&A department. Build succession plans, training programs, and coaching frameworks. Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and service to Operations. Continuous Improvement Tracking Enhance forecasting accuracy, profitability analysis, and decision tools. Develop and maintain BI system and planning processes. Required & Preferred Qualifications: BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus. 8 -10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a multi‑site or service‑based business and prior team leadership or supervisory experience (2-4+ years). Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. Experience with MS Dynamics 365, SQL, BI tools, or similar systems preferred. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision‑making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated success improving financial processes, reporting, and systems. High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and sound judgment. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Can work at least a full‑time, 40‑hour a week schedule, sometimes off‑hours as the business requires (i.e., deadlines, networking events, conferences, business dinners, etc.). Can sit for long periods of time at a computer in a primarily sedentary position; manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Limited travel may be required (less than 10% of time), valid passport required. Legal Notice We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an at‑will basis, meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. Benefits Health benefits are available upon start date. Free Subscription to First Stop Health; receive ongoing care from doctors and prescribers through easy telehealth services. Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition (Option for the initial $5,000 of tuition to be taken out of your paycheck before taxes through payroll deductions.) Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance. 401k with company match. Career advancement and coaching. Additional Paid Time off and Holidays. Referral Program.

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