Business Analyst (FP&A)

$100,000 - $105,000/Yr

Little Sprouts - Lawrence, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lawrence, MA

501-1,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Business Analyst (FP&A) at Little Sprouts, LLC is responsible for driving performance excellence across the organization’s early education centers. This role focuses on financial sustainability, operational strategy, and data proficiency to ensure high-quality education and care standards are met. The ideal candidate will analyze performance metrics, support growth initiatives, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and forecast performance based on sales performance, staffing levels, enrollment projections, and financial compliance.
• Build and execute strategies for profitable operations by analyzing school portfolio performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain operational data and financial reports to inspire action across teams and executives.
• Act as an operations champion, bridging school-level leadership and company-level management to advance business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement cohesive operational strategies for growth.
• Integrate new schools and innovative products into the portfolio through collaboration and process-oriented approaches.
• Work with HR operations to uphold compliance, compensation, and regulatory standards.
• Convert Excel data into visual dashboards and reports for management decision support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of professional experience managing operations in a multi-site, complex enterprise.
• Deep knowledge of finance and human resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and data visualization tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex concepts.

Nice-to-haves

• High-end, consumer-facing professional experience preferred.
• Experience in scaling up an organization.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program