Lead Financial Analyst

alliantenergy; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to drive complex financial analyses, model building, long-term forecasts and rate review strategy. This role partners with internal customers and senior leadership to provide strategic decision support with high autonomy in a hybrid environment.

You'll own critical models, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to enterprise-level planning while leveraging AI and modern tools to improve financial planning and

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Accounting or other related field.
• Master’s Degree or Advanced Degree preferred in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 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

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Modeling

Data Visualization

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Corporate Financial Reporting

Process Automation

Financial Planning

Education

Master’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Lead Financial Analyst independently drives complex and technically advanced financial and economic analyses, modeling, and research to support business unit and enterprise level decision making. This role designs, interprets, and applies financial models, long‑term forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and rate review strategy across multiple workstreams. The Lead Financial Analyst serves as a strategic financial advisor, shaping recommendations, influencing decisions, and supporting implementation with a high degree of autonomy.

What you will do

• 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

Supervision

• Performs work under the general supervision of a Manager or Director.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field Preferred.

Required Experience

• 8 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Accounting or other related field Required.

Certification Requirements

• CMA, CPA or CFA Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning • Financial Modeling • Data Visualization • Financial Analysis • Stakeholder Management • Corporate Financial Reporting • Process Automation • Financial Planning

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range

$105,000-$125,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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