Job Description
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.\n\n*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit* \n\nJob Title: Finance Analyst (UK & International Growth) \n\nLocation: Remote (Travel to Manchester office 1-2 days a week) \n\nSalary: Up to £60,000 per annum\n\nHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm \n\nJOB PURPOSE\n\nAs Outcomes First Group (OFG) expands in the UK and new international markets, the Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting this growth through robust financial insight, modelling, and strategic analysis. \n\nThis role will focus on partnering with Group and in-country teams to assess market opportunities, develop business cases, model potential returns, and establish scalable financial frameworks. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness to guide key decisions around international expansion, helping to build a financially sustainable platform for growth. \n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES: \n\nPartner with the Group Finance Business Partner and Financial Leadership Team to assess new UK and international market opportunities through detailed financial modelling and scenario planning.\n\nSupport business development initiatives by evaluating commercial viability, pricing strategies, and investment requirements across both new and existing markets.\n\nDevelop and maintain dynamic financial models to assess performance and risk profiles of UK & international ventures, acquisitions, and growth projects.\n\nProvide financial leadership and insight during market entry, go-live, scale-up, and UK expansion phases, ensuring clarity on revenue, cost, and margin expectations.\n\nCollaborate with UK and in-country teams to build budgets and forecasts that align with Group financial targets and growth plans.\n\nAnalyse actual performance against plan, highlighting key variances and providing actionable insights for UK and international teams.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and embed robust financial controls as part of both new market and domestic growth activities.\n\nDeliver regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership, enabling effective decision-making and agile course correction.\n\nProvide financial input into market entry and UK growth strategies, including regulatory, commercial, and operating model considerations.\n\nAct as a critical friend to UK and in-country teams, challenging assumptions and ensuring data-driven, realistic planning.\n\nStay abreast of UK and international market dynamics, economic indicators, and cost environments to inform strategic financial planning.\n\nEXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: \n\nESSENTIAL\n\nExperience in a finance business partnering, commercial finance or business analysis role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.\n\nProven track record of supporting business growth and/or international expansion through financial insight and modelling.\n\nStrong Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to develop clear, flexible models for decision-making.\n\nAnalytical mindset with strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture.\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels.\n\nCommercially astute, able to interpret and present data in a meaningful way to drive decisions.\n\nHands-on and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a scaling, fast-moving environment. \n\nDESIRABLE\n\nExperience with ERP systems, Power BI or similar tools is advantageous.\n\nProfessional finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) preferred but not essential. \n\nWhy join Outcomes First Group?\n\nAbout the Group\n\nOutcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK.
We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.\n\nThere are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.\n\nOur Vision\n\nEmpower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.\n\nOur Mission\n\nWe commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.\n\nOur Promise\n\nWe Listen.\n\nWe never assume.\n\nWe work together.\n\nTo make the remarkable happen.\n\nWe are accountable.\n\nTo each other and for one another.\n\nBenefits\n\nYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:\n\nLife Assurance\n\nPension scheme with options to increase your contributions\n\n“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks\n\nFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.\n\nA wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n\n100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad\n\nElectric Car Purchase Scheme\n\nCritical illness cover\n\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. \n\nAll applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n\nWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.\n\nOutcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.
All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales