Financial Planning & Analysis

Big Blue Marble Academy•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst reports to the Sr. Director of FP&A and helps build out the finance function by standardizing reporting output and cadence, creating new analysis, and proactively partnering across functions. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to inform key business decisions. The ideal candidate has strong financial acumen and attention to detail, and can translate complex data into actionable insights. Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) is a private-equity-owned early childhood development and education company with more than 90 schools across nine states. Its programs include early care, childcare, preschool, and after-school care. The company emphasizes developmentally appropriate learning, global education, and community service.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in FP&A or a similar role in a corporate finance environment.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business analytics preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and financial modeling.
Strong ability to manage complex datasets used for financial reporting and analysis.
Strong executive presence and credibility when interfacing with executive leadership, the board of directors, and private-equity investors.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet business deadlines.
Willingness and demonstrated ability to take a hands-on approach and work with team members.
Extremely detail-oriented, with a record of ensuring accuracy in budget-related work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the education industry.
Experience working in an entrepreneurial, high-growth, private-equity-backed company.

Responsibilities

Support preparation and coordination of budgeting and forecasting, gathering data from cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports accurately and on time.
Collaborate with operational leadership to highlight key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
Organize and manage complex financial data to identify business insights and trends.
Assess and refine FP&A processes, procedures, and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Provide ad hoc analysis of key business initiatives or projects as requested by management.
Partner with functional leaders and provide recommendations and solutions that support business initiatives.