Financial Analyst, Fulfillment & Operations Finance

Excelligence • Olathe, KS

4d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP and financial systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level