Lead Financial Analyst

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. The energy industry is transforming—and finance is at the center of it. Join our FP&A team as a Lead Financial Analyst in a flexible hybrid role and play a key part in shaping long-term strategy, from forecasting and business planning to identifying performance drivers and providing strategic decision support. We’re looking for someone confident, self-driven, and willing to dig into complex problems—owning critical models, influencing key decisions, and presenting insights to senior leadership. If you’re energized by using AI and modern tools to rethink financial planning and drive efficiencies, this is a high-impact opportunity to step in and lead. Experience in a regulated or utility environment is a plus.

Requirements

8 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Accounting or other related field Required.
Advanced expertise in financial, economic, and business concepts, with a business unit or enterprise perspective.
Demonstrated ability to perform highly complex financial and economic analysis in ambiguous or novel situations.
Advanced expertise in designing, enhancing, and interpreting complex financial models, long term forecasts, and scenario analyses.
Ability to apply sound judgment and operate with high autonomy across multiple initiatives or workstreams.
Proven ability to shape recommendations by synthesizing complex information, risks, and trade offs.
Exceptional communication and influence skills, including the ability to lead cross functional discussions without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated or utility environment is a plus.
Master's Degree or Advanced Degree | Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field Preferred.
CMA CPA or CFA Preferred

Responsibilities

Independently drives highly complex financial and economic analyses to support business‑unit and enterprise‑level decision‑making.
Designs, enhances, and interprets advanced financial models, long‑term forecasts, and scenario analyses across multiple workstreams.
Serves as a strategic financial advisor to internal customers, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and alternative courses of action.
Shapes financial recommendations and supports implementation of approved decisions aligned to strategic priorities.
Leads cross‑functional discussions and influences stakeholders through clear communication of complex financial insights, trade‑offs, and implications.
Drives business planning, benchmarking, research, and risk assessment efforts with significant organizational impact.
Leads or plays a significant role in the rate review process, including development of filings and communication with regulatory or external stakeholders, as applicable.
Identifies and drives innovative improvements to financial processes, models, and analytical approaches.
Serves as a financial subject matter expert, providing expert guidance and informal mentoring to strengthen analytical capabilities across the team.
Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.