Job Description
Are you a numbers enthusiast with a knack for strategic thinking? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us:
At Happy Days Nurseries, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring we provide excellent Childcare and Education in our nurseries, whilst fostering a collaborative work culture. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, growth, and making a difference.
The Role:
We are looking for a talented and driven FP&A Analyst to join our finance team based in Cornwall. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping our financial strategy and supporting key business decisions. Your insights will help us navigate the financial landscape and achieve our ambitious goals.
What You'll Do:
As the FP&A Analyst, you will be at the heart of our financial planning and decision-making processes. Your role involves providing crucial data insights to inform budgets and financial forecasts, guiding our financial planning with precision. You'll dive deep into financial data, analysing trends to uncover actionable insights that drive our business forward. Collaborating closely with senior management, you'll ensure that our financial plans align seamlessly with our strategic objectives.
In addition to these core responsibilities, you'll prepare and present financial reports with a focus on accuracy and clarity, enabling informed decision-making at all levels. Your expertise in conducting scenario planning and evaluating the financial impact of potential business decisions will be invaluable. Furthermore, you'll work closely with our nurseries and central teams to gather data, ensuring that our financial plans are aligned with operational goals and fostering a cohesive approach to financial management.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
* 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related role
* Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive salary of £50k, alongside an evolving range of employee benefits.
Our already generous annual leave is topped up with gifted days over Christmas
We actively encourage a good work-life balance and can also offer hybrid working 2 days per week, and our Summercourt Support Office is ideally located less than 2 minutes off of the A30, ideal for commuters seeking a role with compressed travel requirements.
We invest in your professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, and our teams help create an innovative culture with a strong growth mindset.
Application Information:
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th June 2025 and online interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th June 2025.
Our teams, whether in our nurseries or our support centre SHINE, they ensure we are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in our settings every day, this helps to make Happy Days a great place to work. By ensuring we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues, who are representative of the communities within which our nurseries sits gives us the best opportunity to continue to deliver outstanding childcare
"Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"