Senior Financial Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions – Remote Opportunity!

Senior Financial Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions - Remote Opportunity! Senior Financial Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions - Remote Opportunity! 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. We're on a rapid growth trajectory, fueled in part by our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) expansion team. As SFA - M&A, you'll own financial analysis of one of the most important strategic growth programs for the company! You'll assist during the entire life-cycle from acquisition pipeline, evaluation, investment recommendations, and execution of a multi-million-dollar portfolio. This position combines sophisticated financial analysis and heavy relationship management with brokers, sellers, and business owners. If you’re a Senior Financial Analyst that excels in profitability modeling, cash flow analysis, business investment metrics, and building both internal and external relationships, this is the ideal position for you! Responsibilities:

• Support all financial analysis phases of the M&A life-cycle including but not limited to: assessment, profitability modeling and valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, relationship management, negotiation, and deal close.
• Partners with internal resources to ensure comprehensive due diligence and seamless integration planning.
• Build financial cases and Executive presentations to support investment recommendations.
• Review P&L model outputs compared to portfolio results (prior year, versus budget, etc.) and make investment recommendations.
• Create ad-hoc financial modeling for special projects and program development, as well as pro-forma models for new centers with thorough, accurate, and well-documented analysis.
• Partner with external brokers to source new acquisition opportunities and engage with potential sellers/owners of the business.
• Build and maintain a network of third-party brokers and market contacts to generate and cultivate acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal geospatial resources to identify target markets and asset opportunities. No advanced GIS experience is required, but an interest in data-driven decision-making is key.
• Assist in the execution of outbound marketing strategies aimed at potential acquisition targets and market partners. Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, or related field required.
• Four or more years' experience in financial analysis or investment analysis, preferably in a national multi-unit organization; includes experience with cash-flow modeling and investment metrics and concepts (NPV, IRR, etc.).
• Able to build and maintain sophisticated financial models in Excel and use qualitative data to inform analytical positions.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Effective partner management to quickly build rapport with colleagues inside and outside the company and at all levels.
• Positive demeanor and drive to prioritize projects
• Effective collaborator and ability to establish rapport with colleagues at all levels
• Self-starter with team-oriented approach
• Skilled eye for business and communication of financial concepts.
• Desirable Skills: Salesforce, MS Office, Workday. 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

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