Financial Analyst, FP&A

Apple Montessori Schools•Westfield, NJ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apple Montessori Schools is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Financial Analyst, FP&A to join our Finance team during an exciting period of growth. As a private-equity–backed early childhood education organization, we are committed to making thoughtful, data-driven decisions that support our schools, families, and long-term strategic objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with senior Finance leadership and operational stakeholders, providing critical financial insights that shape budgeting, forecasting, expansion, and board-level reporting across a multi-site organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or a related analytical role
Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills
This position will be hybrid remote and will require travel weekly throughout NJ and occasionally CT, PA, NY.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-site, service-based, or PE-backed environments preferred

Responsibilities

Support the annual operating and capital budget process, including data gathering, modeling, and consolidation across schools, regions, and corporate functions
Assist with updating and maintaining the 5-year financial plan aligned with strategic objectives and PE sponsor expectations
Develop and maintain pro forma financial models to evaluate new school openings, acquisitions, expansions, pricing changes, and staffing scenarios
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support investment, pricing, and capacity decisions
Support short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, including variance analysis versus plan
Support the month-end close process through preparation of variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior period
Prepare and support recurring board deck materials, including financial results, KPIs, variance explanations, and forward-looking forecasts
Prepare monthly management reporting packages and ad-hoc analyses
Assist in enhancing FP&A processes, financial models, and reporting to support scalability and data integrity
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the CFO, COO, and CEO in support of organizational priorities and business needs.

Benefits

A values-driven workplace centered on Integrity, Passion, Caring, and Pursuit of Excellence
Dental and vision benefit options for eligible employees
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Allows eligible employees to receive employer-funded reimbursements for individual Marketplace health insurance premiums
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance through Wishbone
Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (for eligible employees)
65% Childcare Discount
Discount on personal Verizon Wireless accounts