Provide in-house technical accounting, financial control and analysis support to the UK CFO and outsourced finance team. Improve balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, controls and reporting quality; perform financial analysis, support budgeting/forecasting, acquisition accounting, systems improvements and finance transformation projects.
Who are Kido?
At Kido we pride ourselves on being one of London's larger, more dynamic, independently owned nursery groups. Our mission is to offer the very best in early years education and care, blending the benefits of our size with the personal touch typically found in owner-operated businesses.
We strive to create enchanting and engaging learning environments enriched with innovative teaching methods, brought to life by our wonderful teachers. They are dedicated to nurturing and enhancing every child's natural curiosity, creativity, and lifelong love for learning. We believe that a harmonious mix of both free and structured play, along with an interactive and inviting learning atmosphere, filled with love, care, and attention, lays the strongest groundwork for children in their formative years.
Since we first launched in London in 2017, we have grown to 21 nurseries, employing over 650 people. As we continue to expand our presence in the UK from 21 to 50 nurseries in the next 5 years, we are seeking a strategic, commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our hub team and drive financial performance, strategic growth, and operational efficiency across our UK portfolio.
The Role of the Finance AnalystWorking directly with the UK CFO, this role will provide the principal in-house technical accounting, financial control and analytical capability supporting the UK finance function.
Our finance team combines in-house leadership with an outsourced shared service responsible for transaction processing and much of the routine management reporting. Working closely with this team, the Finance Analyst will help ensure the integrity of financial reporting, strengthen financial controls, resolve technical accounting matters and drive continuous improvement.
Initially, the focus will be on balance sheet integrity, financial controls and reporting quality. Over time, the scope will broaden into financial planning and analysis, acquisition accounting, finance systems, reporting automation and wider strategic finance projects.
Salary £45,000-60,000 experience dependent
Salary £45,000-60,000 experience dependent
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Technical Accounting
● Lead the review and continual improvement of balance sheet reconciliations.
● Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust review, investigation and resolution.
● Provide technical accounting support, ensuring appropriate treatment and consistency of approach.
● Support the preparation and review of statutory accounts, audits and regulatory reporting.
● Help develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.
Working with the Outsourced Finance Team● Act as the principal in-house technical accounting and financial control resource supporting the outsourced finance team.
● Work closely with shared services to resolve issues, review financial outputs and strengthen reporting.
● Provide technical challenge over reconciliations, supporting schedules and accounting treatments.
● Support continuous improvement of month-end processes, controls and reporting.
● Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and outsourced colleagues.
Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Analysis & Continuous Improvement
● Perform analytical review of financial results, identifying trends, anomalies and areas requiring investigation.
● Develop scalable reconciliation schedules, analytical models and working papers that improve efficiency and robustness.
● Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate.
● Contribute to finance transformation, systems improvement and reporting enhancement.
● Support ad hoc commercial, operational and strategic projects.
Business Support● Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
● Assist with acquisition accounting, integration and other corporate finance projects.
● Work with operational teams to improve financial understanding and decision-making.
● Undertake financial analysis to support business decisions.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You must be aligned to our mission of reimagining early years for future generations and look forward to working with a passionate team to achieve this. You combine strong technical accounting knowledge with an analytical and personable mindset. You’ll be comfortable working with data, naturally curious and confident in challenging existing processes where improvements can be made.
You will take ownership of complex issues, investigating root causes and developing practical, scalable solutions during our next phase of growth from 21 to 50 nurseries.
Experience & QualificationsEssential● ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
● Strong technical financial accounting background.
● Experience preparing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
● Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
● Ability to develop financial models, reconciliation schedules and analytical tools.
● Strong understanding of financial reporting and financial controls.
● Experience working with large financial datasets.
● Ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear conclusions.
Desirable● Experience working with outsourced or shared service finance functions.
● Experience within a multi-site or growing business.
● Exposure to acquisition accounting or business integration.
● Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
● Experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI or similar data analysis and reporting tools.
● Exposure to SQL, data modelling or business intelligence concepts.
● Experience supporting finance systems development, reporting automation or finance transformation initiatives.
The role will be hybrid with a mixture of home working, working from our office in Tolworth and visiting our sites in and around London and the home counties.
Benefits
Salary £45,000-60,000 experience dependent
● Opportunity for excellent career development
● Opportunity for excellent career development
● 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
● Your birthday off if it falls on a working day
● 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
● £1000 refer a friend bonus
● Enhanced sick pay
● Annual performance-related pay increases
● Company awards, celebrations and team social events
● Early access to pay through the Hastee app
● Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
● Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
● Cycle to work and electric car scheme
About
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
Kido London, England Office
131 Golders Green Rd, London, United Kingdom, NW11 8HJ
Kido Wandsworth, England Office
Ensign House, Juniper Drive, Battersea Reach, Wandsworth London SW18 1T, Wandsworth, United Kingdom, SW18 1T
Kido Windsor, England Office
Kingdom Hall, Grove Rd, Windsor, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 1JE
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