Senior Financial Analyst - variance reporting (Des Moines, IA)

Lumen Wilder Early Learning Group is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. The job centres on variance reporting for meal programmes, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Des Moines. What you will do • Support pricing and investment decisions with careful analysis. • Prepare board and lender packs with clear charts. • Explain monthly variances in plain language for managers. • Automate recurring reports so they take hours, not days. • Build and update budgets and rolling forecasts with department leads. What we are looking for • Two to five years in financial analysis or a similar role. • Advanced Excel skills; SQL or BI experience helps. • Comfort presenting numbers to people who are not finance specialists. Nice to have • Experience with enrolment. • A relevant degree or certification. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Des Moines. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.