Business Support Financial Analyst

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with monthly bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave, tuition assistance

Job summary

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Business Support Financial Analyst. This role will lead and support financial implications of business operations, partner with leaders for strategic development, and create financial models.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, have experience in financial analysis, and be proficient in Excel and financial tools. The position offers hybrid arrangements and benefits like a 401(k) with a company match.

Qualifications

• New college graduate or finance professional with 1-3 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment in evaluating financial and operational impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Support Leaders to develop operating and financial strategies.
• Develop financial models for forecasting operating results.
• Continuously analyze performance against financial plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement improvement plans.
• Recommend revenue growth or cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

GreatAmerica Financial Services is seeking a Business Support Financial Analyst to lead, evaluate, and support the financial implications of our business support strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Support Leaders to develop unit operating and financial strategies.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting operating results, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements (e.g., annual budget and 5‑year plan).
• Continuously analyze performance against financial plans, identify trends and opportunities, and collaborate with leadership to implement improvement plans.
• Work with stakeholders to quantify financial and operational impacts in support of strategic decision‑making.
• Recommend revenue growth or cost‑saving opportunities aligned to long‑term financial plans.
• Assist with monthly reporting to business support and leadership.
• Partner with the business unit and data analytics team to design and create interactive reports and dashboards.
• Promote and participate in process‑improvement initiatives within business support.
• Advocate a data‑driven culture through active participation in the data champion community.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field.
• New college graduate or finance professional with 1‑3 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial tools; experience with reporting and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI) is preferred.

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment in evaluating financial and operational impacts.
• Accountability, ownership of outcomes, and initiative.
• Adaptability, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Collaboration across functions and stakeholder influence.
• Customer orientation and business partnership mindset.
• Creativity in developing solutions, teamwork, resilience, and integrity.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Tableau or PowerBI experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with monthly bonuses for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Paid time off: vacation (80hrs annually for first year), sick days, holidays.
• Health, dental, vision insurance; disability coverage; company‑paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave, tuition assistance, networking and leadership development opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangements and a business‑casual environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and are not eligible for visa sponsorship.