Senior Finance Analyst, Corporate Planning

Life Care Services•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Finance Analyst, Corporate Planning is responsible for performing more advanced financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities. This role serves as a key contributor, supporting enterprise planning cycles and business line financial insights. This role performs work under direct supervision and handles basic issues and problems, referring to more complex issues to higher-level staff. Experience is Everything. At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
2–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or analytical roles
Strong understanding of financial planning processes, forecasting methodologies, and performance drivers
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including scenario analysis and trend modeling
Experience working with enterprise reporting systems, planning tools, and/or data visualization platforms
Ability to analyze and interpret financial results, identify key drivers, and communicate insights clearly
Demonstrated ability to own recurring deliverables across planning and reporting cycles
Working knowledge of allocation methodologies, cost drivers, and business unit performance metrics
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage competing deadlines independently
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business partners
Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and processes
Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter

Responsibilities

Execute components of the corporate budget and forecast process, including assumptions, templates, and timelines
Prepare monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, and trends
Develop and enhance enterprise dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership
Partner with assigned business lines to deliver profitability, margin, and trend analysis
Support management agreement modeling and pricing assumptions in partnership with Finance teams
Maintain and refine allocation methodologies and supporting models
Monitor accounts receivable and revenue cycle metrics, supporting analysis of performance and trends
Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting enhancements
Begin to provide insightful commentary to support decision-making
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned