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Senior Financial Analyst - Hybrid Newton, MA

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

IT, Accounting & Finance
Newton, MA, USA
Posted on May 23, 2025

Responsible for the quantitative/qualitative analysis required for the budgeting and financial planning for US Lines of Business (Full Service, Backup or EdAdvisory) and/or SG&A. Supports the financial planning and analysis function including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting as well as routine and ad-hoc variance analysis.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters 3 days per week.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality childcare and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the annual budget and monthly forecast process in collaboration with FP&A leadership

  • Develop & analyze budgets and forecasts, including developing and maintaining relevant financial & operation matrixes.

  • Assist in meeting the overall objectives of the corporate budget and forecast process in addition to Line of Business budgeting and forecasting.

  • Identify & analyze trends and produce reports that will help FP&A leadership provide guidance to Line of Business leaders and Executive Management.

  • Oversee and Review Client Budget and Forecast Process in collaboration with Operations and Client Relations.

  • Communicate with senior management, operations and corporate clients regarding information used to formulate budgets, forecasts or related financial analyses.

  • Assess the quality of the individual center budgets and forecasts and ensure accuracy.

  • Responsible for clients or SG&A Functions with more complex financial demands.

  • Work with Operations leadership to analyze financial performance and the impact of certain key financial variables.

  • Participate in budget & forecasting system maintenance and updates

  • Participate in Ad-hoc projects

  • Cultivate relationships with operations and operations support departments to collect/provide data, and communications to ensure optimized collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

  • 2 - 3 years of professional experience in an Accounting or Financial Analyst role

Additional Requirements:

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, prior supervisory experience a plus.

  • Must be proficient in Excel. Experience with a budget tool.

  • PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning and Essbase experience a plus.

  • Management experience a plus.

  • Excellent analytical skills, proven leadership ability, and strong computer expertise.

  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

  • Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem solving skills.

  • Results oriented professional with solid record of contributions through improved departmental procedures.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Life insurance

  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.