Senior Lead Finance Analyst, Corporate Planning
LCS · Des Moines, IA · 3 wk ago
Business Development$98k–$122k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Lead Finance Analyst, Corporate Planning is a senior individual contributor responsible for advanced analysis, enterprise planning support, and executive-level reporting across corporate business lines. This role focuses on execution excellence, complex problem-solving, and influencing outcomes without direct people management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and lead forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis across business lines
- Build and maintain complex financial models, enterprise dashboards, and reporting solutions
- Develop ready reporting, presentations, and financial narratives
- Present financial results and insights to business line and senior leadership, enabling decision-making
- Deliver tailored financial analyses aligned to strategic priorities and operational goals
- Serve and influence allocation strategy, methodology evolution, and transparency
- Provide leadership in enterprise reporting consistency and COE enablement standards
- Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
- 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles
- Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, long-range planning, and enterprise performance analysis
- Deep understanding of corporate financial structures, business models, and key performance drivers across multiple business lines
- Advanced experience with enterprise planning systems, BI tools, and data environments
- Strong understanding of allocation strategy, cost transparency, and financial governance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead complex, cross-functional analytical efforts
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and drive decision-making without authority
- Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear, concise insights and recommendations
- Proven track record of driving continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities
- Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to anticipate risks and identify opportunities
- Ability to balance strategic insight with execution excellence in a fast-paced environment
- Possess expert knowledge of subject matter
Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of subject matter
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Enterprise planning
- Executive-level presentations
- Strategic recommendations
- Allocation strategy
- Cost transparency
- Financial governance frameworks
- Continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities
- Strategic thinking
- Business acumen
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Great benefits and vacation time
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid parental leave
Pay
$98,000 - $122,000
Schedule
Varies