Senior FP&A Analyst: Forecasting & Insight Leader

Life Care Services-US; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Services is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst in Des Moines, IA to drive financial planning processes and advanced analyses. You will independently manage forecast portions, build financial models, and present insights to leadership, partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and process improvements, with opportunities to mentor junior analysts in a growing senior services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and forecasting methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems (e.g., Adaptive).
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform forecast-to-forecast and forecast-to-actual variance analysis with clear explanations.
• Manage forecast assumptions and supporting schedules with limited oversight.
• Build and maintain financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics to support planning discussions.
• Prepare presentations and reporting packages for leadership review.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs and explain results.
• Identify and recommend improvements to planning processes, reports, and templates.
• Support onboarding and informal guidance of junior analysts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Analytics/Economics

Tools

Adaptive planning system

Job description

Life Care Services is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst in Des Moines, IA to drive financial planning processes and advanced analyses. You will independently manage forecast portions, build financial models, and present insights to leadership, partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and process improvements, with opportunities to mentor junior analysts in a growing senior services environment.