Lead Finance Analyst, Pricing

Life Care Services•Des Moines, IA

1d•$85,000 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Finance Analyst, Pricing is responsible for advanced analysis supporting entrance fee forecasting, pricing recommendations, and valuation drivers. This role develops models, conducts back-testing and scenario analysis, and prepares decision-ready analytics for Regional Teams and Ownership. In addition, this role will help implement controls and standardization for pricing across all communities. 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, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience
4–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, analytics, pricing, or strategic finance roles
Advanced Excel skills, financial modeling, and analytical skills; comfort working with data warehouses/BI tools
Strong understanding of financial statements, planning processes, and performance drivers
Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex analysis for senior audiences
Proven track record of delivering high-impact analytical work
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and respond to requests from leadership
Professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance forecasting models (unit availability, refunds, NEF budget, promissory notes) and document drivers
Perform market/in-place pricing analytics and support dynamic pricing and incentive recommendations
Provide decision support to Sales & Marketing to enable the right offering to prospects
Perform trend analysis and back-testing to improve assumptions and forecast accuracy
Prepare individual financial qualification calculations for prospective residents and provide summary/output to community Sales & Marketing and Executive Director
Prepare return analysis and valuation driver analytics for Ownership’s review
Support Regional Finance on questions that impact valuation assumptions and pricing decisions
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned