Job Description
The Commercial Finance Analyst – M&A; will own the financial workstream for acquisitions and Greenfields — from initial assessment and due diligence through Board recommendation, funding covenant requirements, completion support and post-acquisition integration.
Key responsibilities
Lead centre-level and portfolio financial due diligence
Analyse historical P&Ls;, occupancy, licensed places, daily fees, wages, rent, capex, employee liabilities and working capital
Build quality-of-earnings bridges and identify non-recurring, owner-specific, under-market and unsustainable items
Evaluate leases, rent escalation, remaining tenure and occupancy-cost risk with legal and property advisers
Build integrated base, downside and upside acquisition models with P&L;, cash flow, balance sheet and returns
Model purchase price, net debt, working-capital adjustments, completion accounts, earn-outs and deferred consideration
Calculate valuation multiples, IRR, cash-on-cash return, payback, covenant headroom and liquidity requirements
Prepare concise Investment Committee and Board papers that lead with recommendation, value, risk and conditions precedent
Lead budgeting, forecasting,



scenario planning and commercial analysis for the growing multi-service group
Support post-acquisition budgets, synergy tracking and ********-day integration reporting
About you
CA or CPA qualification, or equivalent commercial finance credential
Approximately 5–7 years' relevant experience, including meaningful exposure to Transaction Services, Deals, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development or acquisition-heavy commercial finance
Advanced Excel financial modelling and strong accounting literacy
Demonstrated quality-of-earnings, working-capital and EBITDA-normalisation capability
Evidence of writing and presenting executive or Board-level recommendations
Ability to challenge assumptions constructively, manage ambiguity and meet transaction deadlines
Collaborative & Supportive workplace
About us
At Future Kidz Academy (FKA) we believe every child deserves a place where they feel protected, valued, encouraged, and inspired to be themselves.
Our values are Safety, Connection, Curiosity, and Kindness — we create secure, caring environments, build genuine relationships, encourage exploration and learning, and lead with warmth, empathy, and respect in every interaction.

📌 Commercial Finance Analyst M&A (Queensland)
🏢 Future Kidz Academy
📍 Queensland