Financial Planning & Analysis Director

19 days ago

Job Description

Company Overview

Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) is a Private Equity owned, high growth, early childhood development and education leader with more than 90 schools across 9 states Our programs include early care, childcare, preschool, and after-school care designed around what a child needs for their age and stage of development. Our curriculum is focused on global education and teaching children the importance of giving back and helping others in need. We provide the support parents need, and the structure and encouragement children need to foster their curiosity and love of learning. Our teachers are highly trained, providing children with hands-on activities preparing them for success in school.

Position Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis Director will report to the Chief Financial Officer to build out the finance function in standardizing report output and cadence, creating new analysis, and acting as a proactive partner across different functions. This role will support the strategic finance activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting that will support key business decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Why you will enjoy working here:
Competitive wages
Flexible Scheduling
Discounted childcare
Paid parental leave.
Paid Time Off
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance.
401K
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Voluntary life and disability insurance
Health savings account
Industry leading paid time off
Generous referral bonus program
CDA Scholarship
Career advancement opportunities
Family feels environment

Job Responsibilities:

Support the preparation and coordination of the budgeting and forecasting process, working with cross-functional teams to gather data and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Prepare the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Collaborating with the operational leadership team in highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
Organize and manage complex financial data to uncover key business insights and trends.
Continuously assess and refine FP&A processes, procedures, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Provide ad-hoc analysis on key business initiatives or projects as requested by management.
Act as a trusted financial partner to functional leaders providing recommendations and solutions that support business initiatives.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in FP&A or similar role within a corporate finance environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or business analytics preferred
Educational industry experience is a plus, but not required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of Power Query, Power Pivot, and financial modeling.
Strong ability to manage complex datasets utilized for financial reporting and analysis.
Experience working within an entrepreneurial, high-growth, private-equity-backed company is a plus.
Strong executive presence, comfortable and credible interfacing within executive leadership, the board of directors, and private-equity investors.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet business deadlines.
Must have the desire and demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
Extremely detail oriented and accustomed to ensuring absolute accuracy for all budget related aspects.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Contact us at recruiting@bbmacademy.com

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at recruiting@bbmacademy.com.

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