Lead FP&A Analyst – Forecasting, Modeling & Insights

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

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.