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Senior Finance Business Partner

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. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crme de la Crme, 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.

As Senior Finance Business Partner (FBP), you will play a critical role within our FP&A organization, serving as a trusted advisor to Regional Vice Presidents, District Leaders, and cross-functional partners. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, operational accountability, and strategic decision-making across the field organization.

You will evaluate performance across multiple business dimensions, identify trends, and guide leaders in setting action plans aligned to company objectives. This individual will help ensure financial targets are achieved by proactively identifying risks and opportunities, solving operational challenges, and influencing business strategy.

To be successful, you will work closely with Field Leadership and have outstanding financial skill. You will build strong business partnerships and develop influential relationships at all leadership levels.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles for assigned regions.
• Proactively communicate financial insights, assess feedback, and resolve issues in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Conduct in-depth financial performance analysis, research variances, and identify the root drivers impacting results.
• Present clear, actionable financial updates to field and corporate leadership, translating complex data into meaningful insights.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate options, model scenarios, and develop strategies that achieve operational and financial goals.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities using financial and operational data; prepare executive-level presentation materials.
• Support ad hoc analysis, reporting, and financial modeling, as well as special projects that enhance visibility or performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA preferred. 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role within a medium to large company.
• Proven capability in budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial analysis.
• Experience building and/or interpreting complex financial models. Solid understanding of accounting principles and corporate FP&A processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience working with Power BI datasets, semantic models, and data validation in support of reporting and analytics. Excellent analytical reasoning skills enabling simplification of complex issues and recommendation of solutions.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, quality, and data integrity. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for various audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build relationships across functions. Prior experience presenting to groups or facilitating training preferred.

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.