What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst: Adaptive Planning - Remote Opportunity! position at KinderCare Learning Companies?
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 the Gallup 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.
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will join the Corporate FP&A team responsible for delivering accurate, enterprise-wide insights into financial performance and earnings outlook to guide executive decision-making. In this role, you will be instrumental in strengthening our planning infrastructure, leading Adaptive Planning modeling initiatives, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the organization.
This position combines strong financial expertise with advanced systems proficiency. You will design and optimize scalable Adaptive models, develop intuitive dashboards, and ensure the integrity and efficiency of budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes. Success requires technical agility, intellectual curiosity, strong ownership, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
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.
Job Posting End Date : 2026-06-04
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 a Senior Financial Analyst, you will join the Corporate FP&A team responsible for delivering accurate, enterprise-wide insights into financial performance and earnings outlook to guide executive decision-making. In this role, you will be instrumental in strengthening our planning infrastructure, leading Adaptive Planning modeling initiatives, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the organization.
This position combines strong financial expertise with advanced systems proficiency. You will design and optimize scalable Adaptive models, develop intuitive dashboards, and ensure the integrity and efficiency of budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes. Success requires technical agility, intellectual curiosity, strong ownership, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Enhance and optimize existing Adaptive Planning models by implementing improved methodologies, structures, and functionality
- Support enterprise-wide budget consolidation processes within Adaptive Planning
- Design and deliver scalable, high-impact reporting dashboards and tools that improve visibility and support strategic decision-making
- Build, maintain, and continuously refine Adaptive models to meet evolving business needs
- Effectively balance near-term deliverables with long-term strategic initiatives while consistently meeting deadlines
- Provide system administration and model governance support, including troubleshooting system issues, managing user security, validating data flows, and maintaining clear documentation
- Partner cross-functionally within Finance to support planning, forecasting, and operational initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Information Science, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale financial systems; Adaptive Planning experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success developing financial planning models and supporting budget consolidation processes
- Solid understanding of leading budgeting and forecasting methodologies
- Experience working with large data sets, with a strong focus on data integrity and accuracy
- Foundational knowledge of accounting and finance principles; prior FP&A experience preferred
- Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to independently validate work, manage competing priorities, and proactively escalate issues when necessary
- 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.
Job Posting End Date : 2026-06-04