Manager, Financial Planning
At a glance
Manager-level FP&A role at Eexs. Des Moines · full-time · $98,000–$122,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead annual budgets and recurring forecasts for assigned regions, translating planning standards into completed plans
- Run monthly forecast close by checking data, analyzing variances and resolving issues
- Test forecast assumptions for occupancy, MIMO, staffing and expenses, and oversee Adaptive Planning allocations
- Prepare budget packages, dashboards and presentations, while guiding regional finance and community resources on planning tools
- Lead staff through hiring, coaching, performance reviews and work assignments, while monitoring workload and staffing needs
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related area, or equivalent experience
- At least six years in FP&A or financial planning, including leadership or project-lead work
- Strong financial modeling and variance analysis, plus advanced skill with planning tools and Excel
- Previous responsibility for leading, supervising or formally managing staff
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can lead planning cycles and develop professional staff while keeping work accurate and on schedule. Travel is expected at a rate of zero to ten percent. A post-offer background check, including references, is required.
From the employer
The Manager, Financial Planning is responsible for managing day‑to‑day execution of budgeting and forecasting processes and ensuring high‑quality planning outputs for Regional Finance and Regional Team. This role translates planning standards into execution, leads forecast cycles, reviews assumptions and variances, and serves as a primary planning partner to assigned regions.
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:
- Lead annual budget development and ongoing forecast cycles for assigned regions.
- Manage the monthly forecast close, including data validation, variance analysis, and issue resolution.
- Review forecast to forecast variances and challenge assumptions related to occupancy, MIMO, staffing, and expenses.
- Oversee Adaptive Planning expense splits and allocation logic to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Model distributions and contributions and review outputs for reasonableness and compliance with parameters.
- Prepare and review budget packages, dashboards, and presentations for Regional Finance.
- Support Regional Finance and Community Resources through training, troubleshooting, and process guidance on budget tools.
- Contribute to development of planning guidance, calendars, and standardized templates.
- Train and onboard new team members, ensuring they understand systems, processes, and company standards.
- Assign, prioritize, and review work to ensure timely and accurate completion activities.
- Monitor workload and staffing needs, making recommendations for hiring, restructuring, or process automation.
- Responsible for the effective management and leadership of a team. This includes, but is not limited to: hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance, allocating compensation, effectively handling employee relations issues, and managing terminations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent years of experience
6 years of experience in FP&A or financial planning, with leadership or project‑lead responsibilities
Strong financial modeling and variance analysis skills
Advanced proficiency in planning tools and Excel
Prior experience leading, supervising, or formally managing staff
Strong understanding of financial planning, analytical frameworks, and performance drivers
Demonstrated ability to:
Manage competing priorities and workloads
Develop and coach professional staff
Enforce standards and accountability
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders
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: $98,000 - $122,000
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.