Lead Finance Analyst, Financial Planning

LCS; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Disability coverage

401(K) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

LCS is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst, Financial Planning in Des Moines, IA to own end-to-end planning processes, build advanced financial models, and deliver actionable insights to senior leaders.

You will mentor analysts, drive KPI development, and partner with business leaders to align plans with strategic goals. This role emphasizes minimal supervision and process improvement across planning cycles.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of FP&A or business finance experience.
• Advanced modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of business drivers and financial performance management.
• Experience with planning systems, BI tools, and data environments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning activities (budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning).
• Lead variance analysis with insights into key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Design, build, and maintain complex financial models and forecasting tools.
• Develop scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to align financial plans with operational strategies.
• Drive development of KPIs, benchmarks, and dashboards.
• Lead preparation of executive-level presentations and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements across planning cycles and systems.
• Mentor analysts and junior analysts.
• Support system enhancements and data integrity initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced modeling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Planning systems

BI tools

Data environments

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Finance Analyst, Financial Planning leads key components of the financial planning process, including ownership of models, forecasts, and analytical outputs. This role serves as a primary partner to business leaders, delivering actionable insights, driving planning processes, and mentoring junior team members. This role performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most 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.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end planning activities (budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning) for assigned functions or regions
• Lead variance analysis with insights into key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Design, build, and maintain complex financial models and forecasting tools
• Develop scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Partner directly with business leaders to align financial plans with operational strategies
• Drive development of KPIs, benchmarks, and performance dashboards
• Lead preparation of executive-level presentations and reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements across planning cycles and systems
• Mentor and provide guidance to analysts and senior analysts
• Support system enhancements and data integrity initiatives
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
• 4–6 years of relevant FP&A or business finance experience
• Advanced modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of business drivers and financial performance management
• Experience working with planning systems, BI tools, and data environments
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

Why Join Us?

• Industry Leader.
• Inclusive & collaborative culture.
• Top Workplace USA.
• Top Workplace Iowa.
• Charity and community involvement.
• Outstanding advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing career development.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary: $85,000 – $106,000

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. a Post-offer Background Check, Including References Is Required. LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.