Senior Finance Business Partner

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.  

KinderCare is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to be an integral member of our FP&A team. As the SFA, you'll build partnerships with executives and cross-functional business partners to support new business growth. You'll have the opportunity to build new financial models that meet both company objectives and the needs of prospective clients. You will work collaboratively with our finance and accounting teams to prepare the consolidated company budget and forecast, as well as provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of results and forecasted trends. 

The ideal candidate will assist leadership to ensure financial targets are met by solving problems and developing operational strategies to improve financial results and enhance business opportunities. 

Responsibilities:

• Establish a clear understanding of client goals and objectives through data analysis and communication 

• Develop proforma modeling and investment analysis; perform ad hoc projects, reporting, and modeling 

• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate with business partners internally and externally 

• Work through ambiguity with confidence and curiosity by asking questions, thinking creatively, and being innovative; identify and present a variety of options to achieve financial goals 

• Actively communicate financial terms, deal structures, underlying causes of variances, and modeling assumptions to collaborators; assess feedback and resolve concerns 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field or MBA 

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; ability to understand sophisticated financial models and present financial terms, model assumptions, and drivers to external clients 

• Highly skilled in MS Excel; intermediate skills in MS Word and PowerPoint; strong understanding of financial reporting software a plus (specifically MS Power BI, Anaplan, Hyperion Enterprise, and reporting software) 

• Detail-oriented with high attention to quality and accuracy; possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Experience presenting to groups and conducting trainings 

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with various levels of management and develop strong working relationships 

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.