Senior Finance Analyst, Financial Planning

Onsite in Des Moines, IA, this Senior Finance Analyst, Financial Planning role offers a competitive salary range of USD 66,000 - 82,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package. You will partner with stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and KPI tracking, while guiding junior analysts in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation time

Why join us?

• Industry Leader
• Inclusive and collaborative culture
• Top Workplace USA
• Top Workplace Iowa
• Charity and community involvement
• Outstanding advancement opportunities
• Ongoing career development

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain budgets and rolling forecasts for assigned areas
• Perform forecast-to-forecast and forecast-to-actual variance analysis with clear explanations
• Manage forecast assumptions and supporting schedules with limited oversight
• Build and maintain financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics to support planning discussions
• Prepare presentations and reporting packages for leadership review
• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs and explain results
• Identify and recommend improvements to planning processes, reports, and templates
• Support onboarding and informal guidance of junior analysts
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
• 2-4 years of relevant FP&A or financial analysis experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements and forecasting methodologies
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems (Adaptive preferred)
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Adaptive Planning

Additional information

• Travel frequency: 0-10%
• Estimated Salary: USD 66,000 - 82,000
• Actual title and compensation will reflect a range of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience
• A post-offer background check, including references, is required
• LCS is an equal opportunity employer