Overview
A leading early childhood education provider is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to collaborate with finance and accounting teams in preparing consolidated budgets and forecasts. This role involves delivering accurate monthly reporting and analysis for Board of Director presentations, supporting external financial reporting, and assisting in long-range financial planning including balance sheet, cash flow modeling, and earnings projections.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership to support visibility and decision-making in a fast-paced environment
- Support enterprise consolidation of budgeting and forecasting processes
- Develop and implement models for budgeting, forecasting, earnings projections, and periodic reporting
- Analyze and model near- and long-term financial results for scenario planning related to P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and critical thinking to solve problems and make recommendations based on self-directed work
- Handle ad-hoc financial analysis requests as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar financial analyst role within a medium to large multi-unit company
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and developing planning models including capital planning, P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet consolidations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to interact effectively with various management levels and build strong working relationships
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial planning concepts
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to self-validate work and improve deliverables for leadership presentations
- Eagerness to understand financial performance trends and draw meaningful conclusions
- Capability to prioritize work independently, escalate conflicts, and collaborate on solutions
Compensation & Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families (including pets)
- Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
- Access to health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Discounts on work-related necessities such as cell phones
Location
This role supports operations across more than 2,000 sites and centers in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants 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 protected status under local, state, or federal law.