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 responsibilitiesLead centre-level and portfolio financial due diligenceAnalyse historical P&Ls;, occupancy, licensed places, daily fees, wages, rent, capex, employee liabilities and working capitalBuild quality-of-earnings bridges and identify non-recurring, owner-specific, under-market and unsustainable itemsEvaluate leases, rent escalation, remaining tenure and occupancy-cost risk with legal and property advisersBuild integrated base, downside and upside acquisition models with P&L;, cash flow, balance sheet and returnsModel purchase price, net debt, working-capital adjustments, completion accounts, earn-outs and deferred considerationCalculate valuation multiples, IRR, cash-on-cash return, payback, covenant headroom and liquidity requirementsPrepare concise Investment Committee and Board papers that lead with recommendation, value, risk and conditions precedentLead budgeting, forecasting,



scenario planning and commercial analysis for the growing multi-service groupSupport post-acquisition budgets, synergy tracking and ********-day integration reportingAbout youCA or CPA qualification, or equivalent commercial finance credentialApproximately 5–7 years' relevant experience, including meaningful exposure to Transaction Services, Deals, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development or acquisition-heavy commercial financeAdvanced Excel financial modelling and solid accounting literacyDemonstrated quality-of-earnings, working-capital and EBITDA-normalisation capabilityEvidence of writing and presenting executive or Board-level recommendationsAbility to challenge assumptions constructively, manage ambiguity and meet transaction deadlinesCollaborative & Supportive workplaceAbout usAt Future Kidz Academy (FKA) we believe every child deserves a place where they feel safe, 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.
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📌 Commercial Finance Analyst M&A (Brisbane)
🏢 Future Kidz Academy
📍 Brisbane