The Senior Finance Analyst, Corporate Planning is responsible for performing more advanced financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities. This role serves as a key contributor, supporting enterprise planning cycles and business line financial insights.
This role performs work under direct supervision and handles basic issues and problems, referring to more complex issues to higher-level staff.
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:
- Execute components of the corporate budget and forecast process, including assumptions, templates, and timelines
- Prepare monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, and trends
- Develop and enhance enterprise dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership
- Partner with assigned business lines to deliver profitability, margin, and trend analysis
- Support management agreement modeling and pricing assumptions in partnership with Finance teams
- Maintain and refine allocation methodologies and supporting models
- Monitor accounts receivable and revenue cycle metrics, supporting analysis of performance and trends
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting enhancements
- Begin to provide insightful commentary to support decision-making
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
- 2–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or analytical roles
- Strong understanding of financial planning processes, forecasting methodologies, and performance drivers
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including scenario analysis and trend modeling
- Experience working with enterprise reporting systems, planning tools, and/or data visualization platforms
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial results, identify key drivers, and communicate insights clearly
- Demonstrated ability to own recurring deliverables across planning and reporting cycles
- Working knowledge of allocation methodologies, cost drivers, and business unit performance metrics
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage competing deadlines independently
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business partners
- Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and processes
- Possesses beginning to working 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: $66,000 - $82,000
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, or related field; or equivalent years of experience
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or analytical roles
- Strong understanding of financial planning processes, forecasting methodologies, and performance drivers
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including scenario analysis and trend modeling
- Experience working with enterprise reporting systems, planning tools, and/or data visualization platforms
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial results, identify key drivers, and communicate insights clearly
- Demonstrated ability to own recurring deliverables across planning and reporting cycles
- Working knowledge of allocation methodologies, cost drivers, and business unit performance metrics
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage competing deadlines independently
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights for business partners
- Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and processes
- Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
