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. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share—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.

KinderCare's M&A and Growth Finance team is seeking a Geo Spatial Senior Analyst to play a key role in the financial analysis supporting the company's strategic growth programs. This position involves sophisticated demographic and profitability analysis, market prioritization, site rationalization, and extensive relationship management. The role focuses on performing analyses to support expansion investment decisions, developing cases, and collaborating with various partners.

Responsibilities:

• Create statistical models for spatial growth strategies.
• Manage data sets for mapping and geospatial analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive expansion plans.
• Analyze market variables and portfolio financials for new center analysis.
• Present analytical perspectives to key decision-makers.
• Analyze market demographics, city planning initiatives, competition, historical performance and other market factors to develop market targets for new center growth opportunities
• Develop case presentations for senior leadership.
• Support growth strategy by analyzing new business models.
• Run and maintain GIS systems, including SiteWise and MapInfo.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 2 years of finance or investment analysis experience, preferably in multi-unit organizations.
• Proficient in expressing divergent opinions constructively.
• Experience with sophisticated financial models in Excel.
• Skilled in real estate market analysis and qualitative data utilization.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and investment metrics (NPV, IRR).
• Ability to run multiple projects, prioritize, and meet target date of project.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eye for business.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; GIS packages, Cognos, Lucernex, Alteryx, MS Access (desirable).

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, unlimited 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 every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Primary Location : Portland, Oregon, United States

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