Senior FP&A Analyst — Strategic Forecasting & Insights

All Jobs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid parental leave

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Vacation time

Job summary

LCS Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst, Financial Planning to perform complex financial analysis, own portions of the forecast, develop insights, and partner with stakeholders to support decision-making.

This role requires 2-4 years FP&A experience, advanced Excel, and familiarity with planning systems. You will build models, track KPIs, prepare leadership reports, and mentor junior analysts while contributing to a culture that serves seniors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Economics, or related field; or equivalent years of 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 (Adaptive).

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

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Job description

LCS Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst, Financial Planning to perform complex financial analysis, own portions of the forecast, develop insights, and partner with stakeholders to support decision-making.

This role requires 2-4 years FP&A experience, advanced Excel, and familiarity with planning systems. You will build models, track KPIs, prepare leadership reports, and mentor junior analysts while contributing to a culture that serves seniors.