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At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will help execute and build on the team’s finance business partner function. You will become a trusted advisor to our business leaders—understanding their financial needs, building key performance indicators, transforming insights into actionable recommendations, and supporting their decision-making processes to achieve financial and operational objectives. Collaborative teamwork and relationship-building skills are vital for success in this role. Additionally, a forward-thinking mindset is required to align financial analysis and forecasting with long-term organizational goals and market trends. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first.

A day in the office looks like this:

• Drive the financial planning and analysis function by taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes, providing critical insights for strategic decision-making
• Establish strong working relationships with business unit leaders to align the annual budgeting process with strategic objectives and operational plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, providing financial expertise and analysis during project planning and execution
• Develop key performance indicators, prepare comprehensive financial reports and variance analyses, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Identify opportunities for process optimization within the FP&A function, learning and leveraging automation tools and advanced technologies to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Five or more years of experience in an analytical function (in accounting/finance a plus)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leaders
• Strong intellectual curiosity to continuously learn and improve on current processes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of Alteryx, SAP or automation tools a plus

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Salary: $85,000-$100,000 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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