FP&A Analyst III: Forecasting & Exec Reporting

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible Time Off

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Financial Analyst III to support enterprise forecasting, financial analysis, and executive reporting. You will partner with enterprise finance teams to deliver timely insights and improve reporting capabilities across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in FP&A, financial reporting, forecasting, accounting, or related finance functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise short-term and long-term forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance, key business drivers, and emerging trends.
• Prepare executive, management, and Board reporting materials.
• Support enterprise expense analysis and recurring management reporting.
• Contribute to financial reporting and analysis for strategic and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance to ensure consistent, accurate, and insightful reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging AI-enabled solutions, automation, and analytical tools to enhance forecasting, reporting, and decision support capabilities.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and executive decision-making needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

FP&A experience

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint

Multi-tasking

Education

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

Job description

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Financial Analyst III to support enterprise forecasting, financial analysis, and executive reporting. You will partner with enterprise finance teams to deliver timely insights and improve reporting capabilities across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and