Job Location: Carson, CA
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 a Financial Analyst (Level 1) to support our growing Financial Planning and Analysis team. In this position, you will work closely with our Direction of Financial Planning & Analysis to create and track performance-driven compensation models, support revenue and business metric reporting, assist in budgeting and evaluate the effectiveness of Lakeshore’s key performance indicators. The role also requires preparing sales incentive and commission statements, as well as assisting in realigning sales territories. The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Excel as well as SQL, with competency in handling and verifying the integrity of large datasets. This position is a great fit for analytical candidates who possess strong critical-thinking skills and a growth mindset. 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:
- Producing weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue reports
- Ensuring accuracy of sales incentive and commission reports
- Supporting updates of sales incentive and commission structures
- Reporting on budget vs. actual (BVA) variances and key metrics of various business areas
- Participating in the analysis and research of BVA variances and anomalies
Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business or Statistics
- Aptitude in using analytics tools and business intelligence software such as QlikView and Tableau
- Sharp attention to details, logic and accuracy; knack for problem-solving
- Drive to learn and master new technologies, analytical concepts and data-mining techniques
- Ability to work effectively with legacy systems that are integrated with more modern systems
Additional Information
And here’s our end of the bargain!
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.
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