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Financial Analyst, Fulfillment & Operations FinanceExcelligence Learning Corporation • Olathe, KS, United States
Financial Analyst, Fulfillment & Operations Finance

Financial Analyst, Fulfillment & Operations Finance

Excelligence Learning Corporation • Olathe, KS, United States
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Excelligence

Excelligence Learning Corporation is the world's leading tech-enabled platform company in early childhood and elementary education. Educators, parents, and children in more than 40 countries use our 20,000+ innovative, high-quality, and grade-appropriate educational products and teaching solutions to teach, learn, and grow.

With over 30 years of experience, we are a leading developer, manufacturer, distributor, and multi-channel retailer, serving early childhood learning centers, elementary schools, PTAs, and consumers. Our three core divisions- Supplies (Discount School Supply, Really Good Stuff), Equipment (Children's Factory, Angeles, Learning Carpets), and Services (Educational Products, Inc., ChildCare Education Institute, Frog Street Press)-deliver excellence through proprietary brands such as Colorations , BioColor , Excellerations , MyPerfectClassroom , and Environments .

About the Role

We are seeking a Financial Analyst, Fulfillment & Operations Finance to join our Fulfillment and Distribution team in Gardner, KS . This role plays a critical part in driving operational and financial excellence across our fulfillment network. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance and supporting the VP of Operations , you will act as a trusted finance partner to operational and functional leaders, delivering insights that guide key business decisions in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.

This position combines financial analysis, business partnership, and operational insight . You'll develop and maintain financial models, evaluate performance metrics, and help drive initiatives that improve cost efficiency, productivity, and employee performance across fulfillment and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

Business Finance Support

  • Lead and execute budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning processes across departments.
  • Use strong financial acumen to build models and analyses that inform decision-making and improve cost, efficiency, and throughput .
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and departmental leaders to align financial objectives with operational performance .
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements that automate, standardize, or simplify financial and business tools.
  • Provide financial and operational recommendations to business leaders, challenging assumptions when necessary.
  • Drive performance visibility through daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards and deep-dive analytics.

Operational & Strategic Analysis

  • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across fulfillment and distribution operations, including labor utilization, cost per order, shipping efficiency, and capacity optimization.
  • Develop scenario and sensitivity models to assess the impact of business decisions, process changes, and network initiatives.
  • Support labor planning and workforce optimization as part of strategic initiatives across fulfillment operations.
  • Deliver monthly reporting packages with variance explanations, operational commentary, and forward-looking recommendations.
  • Controllership & Data Integrity

  • Own financial reporting for assigned business areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
  • Identify and resolve complex data integrity issues, maintaining high standards of controllership .
  • Develop scalable, auditable data processes and reporting tools to support ongoing business growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure alignment between financial outcomes and operational goals.
  • Participate in production meetings, business reviews, and project planning sessions to connect financial insight with operational execution.
  • Communicate data and insights clearly-tailoring your message to both financial and non-financial audiences.
  • Continuous Improvement & Leadership Support

  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial processes supporting fulfillment operations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and performance measurement.
  • Support leadership through ad-hoc financial and operational analysis for high-impact decision-making.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical field (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or operations finance- preferably within a fulfillment, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment .
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and deliver actionable insights.
  • Expert-level Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas).
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools .
  • Working knowledge of ERP and financial systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment .
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • What You'll Gain

  • The opportunity to directly impact both financial and operational performance in a fast-paced fulfillment environment.
  • Exposure to cross-functional leadership and high-visibility strategic projects.
  • The ability to influence decision-making and shape the direction of our fulfillment and logistics operations.
  • A collaborative, high-performance culture that values continuous improvement, ownership, and analytical excellence.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Excelligence Learning Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Excelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources.

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