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.
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As a Champions Field Finance Business Partner, you are an integral member of our FP&A team. You'll build partnerships with Senior Directors, Regional Leaders and cross functional business partners to drive financial performance and accountability within the field.
The finance BP evaluate performance across multiple standards to set plans, identify trends, and drive outcomes to meet company objectives. The ideal candidate will assist leadership in ensuring financial targets are met by problem solving, developing operational strategies to improve financial results, and increase business opportunities. You will support the continued growth and evolution of the Champions Brand.
Responsibilities:
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Actively communicate, assess feedback and resolve concerns.
- Working with partners, research variances, develop forecasts and analyze trends to achieve budget.
- Understand and communicate underlying causes of variances.
- Partner and challenge to think of varieties of options in achieving plan.
- Identify trends in data and prepare executive-level presentation materials.
- Ad hoc projects, reporting, and modeling.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Finance or related field. MBA degree or equivalent experience a plus.
- 5 plus years in a similar position with a medium to large sized company.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience in developing and/or the ability to understand sophisticated financial models.
- Good overall understanding of accounting principles and financial planning concepts.
- MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint MS Access
- Experience with macros with exposure to various specialized functions and features and Visual Basic a plus.
- Experience in and/or strong understanding of financial reporting software (ERP / Power BI, Office Connect and Adaptive software).
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Detail orientation with high attention to quality and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong change-management skills and growth mindset
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Experience addressing groups and conducting trainings.
- Ability to interact with various levels of management and develop strong working partnerships.
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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.