Lead Finance Analyst, Financial Planning

Bellingham at West Chester•Des Moines, IA

8h•$85,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Finance Analyst, Financial Planning leads key components of the financial planning process, including ownership of models, forecasts, and analytical outputs. This role serves as a primary partner to business leaders, delivering actionable insights, driving planning processes, and mentoring junior team members. This role performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
4–6 years of relevant FP&A or business finance experience
Advanced modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of business drivers and financial performance management
Experience working with planning systems, BI tools, and data environments
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning activities (budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning) for assigned functions or regions
Lead variance analysis with insights into key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Design, build, and maintain complex financial models and forecasting tools
Develop scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making
Partner directly with business leaders to align financial plans with operational strategies
Drive development of KPIs, benchmarks, and performance dashboards
Lead preparation of executive-level presentations and reporting
Identify and implement process improvements across planning cycles and systems
Mentor and provide guidance to analysts and senior analysts
Support system enhancements and data integrity initiatives
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned