We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a services organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while providing financial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling and planning expertise, along with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budget process and oversee periodic forecasts to ensure financial plans align with business goals.
- Build and maintain financial models that evaluate performance trends, operational drivers, and future growth scenarios.
- Partner with department leaders to review results, identify variances, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc management reports that present key metrics, risks, and opportunities in a concise manner.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Use planning tools, including Adaptive Insights, to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline forecasting activities.
- Support leadership with business cases, scenario analysis, and financial guidance for new initiatives and investments.
- Strengthen financial planning processes and reporting frameworks to improve visibility and decision support across the organization.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within a corporate services environment.
- Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.
- Hands-on experience with Adaptive Insights or a comparable enterprise planning platform.
- Solid background in financial analysis, including variance review, trend evaluation, and performance reporting.
- Knowledge of corporate financial planning principles and best practices.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet-based analysis and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.