G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity 

The Financial Analyst will provide in depth strategic and analytical information to drive optimal business decisions in the areas of operations, network growth and portfolio performance management. The opportunity will be one that will play a pivotal role in supporting our national footprint, whilst working in partnership with various stakeholders. 

This role is Full-Time on a 6month contract.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility is to support the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and departmental heads in the Group budget planning process including assessing sensitivities and rolling forecasts for the group using a planning software tool
• Ability to analyse capital management initiatives including acquisition proposals using various funding sources and business case modelling
• Providing relevant and accurate analytical review of the Group’s data and key performance metrics
• Providing comprehensive market, competitor and benchmarking research, assessment and financial analysis
• Developing and maintaining financial models and system reporting tools
• Providing financial and strategic analytics to support senior management on operations, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects
• Creating efficiencies in reporting methodologies
• Undertake regular reviews of existing portfolio for demographic, economic and commercial drivers
• Using data analytics identify potential centre locations and viability of existing centres
• Assess new centre opportunities including pricing mechanisms and due diligence requirements
• Produce documentation of results and findings with ability to interpret and present back to the business

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Prior use of a financial planning solution (Jedox desirable)
• 3+ years' experience in analyst roles
• Advanced level of excel financial modelling skills
• Proven ability of analytical skills and providing key insights and recommendations
• A good communicator across all levels of the business
• Prior experience in forecast & budget modelling using a planning tool
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, particularly modelling of scenarios
• Member or studying towards qualification to be a member of a professional accountancy body (eg ACA, CPA, CIMA)
• Hold a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.