The Lead Finance Analyst, Pricing is responsible for advanced analysis supporting entrance fee forecasting, pricing recommendations, and valuation drivers. This role develops models, conducts back‑testing and scenario analysis, and prepares decision‑ready analytics for Regional Teams and Ownership. In addition, this role will help implement controls and standardization for pricing across all communities.
This role performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Pricing.
Experience is Everything.
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.
What You’ll Do:
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Maintain and enhance forecasting models (unit availability, refunds, NEF budget, promissory notes) and document drivers
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Perform market/in‑place pricing analytics and support dynamic pricing and incentive recommendations
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Provide decision support to Sales & Marketing to enable the right offering to prospects
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Perform trend analysis and back‑testing to improve assumptions and forecast accuracy
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Prepare individual financial qualification calculations for prospective residents and provide summary/output to community Sales & Marketing and Executive Director
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Prepare return analysis and valuation driver analytics for Ownership’s review
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Support Regional Finance on questions that impact valuation assumptions and pricing decisions
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 4–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, analytics, pricing, or strategic finance roles
- Advanced Excel skills, financial modeling, and analytical skills; comfort working with data warehouses/BI tools
- Strong understanding of financial statements, planning processes, and performance drivers
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex analysis for senior audiences
- Proven track record of delivering high‑impact analytical work
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and respond to requests from leadership
- Professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
Why Join Us?
Industry Leader.
Inclusive & collaborative culture.
Top Workplace USA.
Top Workplace Iowa.
Charity and community involvement.
Outstanding advancement opportunities.
Ongoing career development.
Benefits
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.
Our Commitment
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com
Additional Information
Travel frequency: 0-10%
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $106,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, analytics, pricing, or strategic finance
- Advanced Excel skills
- Financial modeling experience
- Comfort working with data warehouses and BI tools
- Strong understanding of financial statements, planning processes, and performance drivers
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize complex analysis for senior audiences
- Proven track record of delivering high‑impact analytical work
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and respond to leadership requests
- Professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn
- Comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
Vi Living Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vi Living and has not been reviewed or approved by Vi Living.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by optional protections such as life, disability, accident/critical illness, and hospital indemnity, plus access to mental‑health resources. Coverage typically begins the first day of the month after hire, reinforcing strong baseline healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time where applicable, bereavement, jury duty, parental bonding, and caregiving leave create a broad time‑off portfolio. Some locations add paid volunteer time and anniversary holidays, extending flexibility for time away.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match anchors retirement readiness, supported by tools like FSAs and commuter benefits that aid overall financial planning. Access to a credit union and early wage access provide additional day‑to‑day financial support within the total rewards mix.
Vi Living Insights
What We Do
Vi is dedicated to providing quality environments, services, and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Our goal is for our residents to continually experience the finest in senior living. Throughout Vi’s history, we have maintained our commitment to not only help seniors live independent lives on their terms, but also provide a nurturing environment for our employees to build fulfilling careers of service and care. Today, we support more than 2,900 employees in our corporate and community offices who are deeply committed to the care of our residents. The future success of Vi depends on maintaining a standard of excellence in all phases of resident services and relations.
Why Work With Us
At Vi, we go beyond words; respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. We're devoted to fostering an environment where every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging, appreciation, and empowerment.
