Financial Analyst I Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Finance Team!

The Financial Analyst primarily serves as a key resource for the Finance Team on corporate and select business unit initiatives, with specific emphasis on evaluating the financial implications of strategic opportunities, evaluating the company and its business units’ operating strategies, and providing planning, analysis, and support to meet the company’s overall performance targets.

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll

• Develops decision-supporting financial models and analytical tools for internal and external audiences.
• Assists in the analysis and summary of consolidated company performance for the senior leadership team.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of analysis and forecasting of GreatAmerica’s performance related to key performance indicators and measures used to identify areas of opportunity, areas with positive and negative trends, and areas of targeted improvement.
• Assists the finance team and leadership team in the development and implementation of strategies to generate revenue, reduce costs, and improve profitability.
• Provides analysis and finance expertise to certain functions and business support teams, as required (ex. Human Resources).
• Provides financial advice and counsel on select company and business unit operating initiatives, as assigned.
• Provides support in other key areas of the operating business units which have significant financial implications such as pricing, compensation plans, staffing levels, and structuring of unique business ventures and arrangements.
• Performs ad hoc analysis to evaluate complex financial issues and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action based on results of analysis.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of complex operating and financial models (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow analysis) designed to efficiently and accurately forecast company financial performance and evaluate strategic opportunities.
• Assists in evaluation of GreatAmerica’s key strategic opportunities, as specified (ex. capital structure allocations, new investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, etc.). May also support initiation of key strategic opportunities that are pursued.
• Supports aspects of corporate and operating business unit 5-year financial planning process and 12-month budgeting process.
• Performs research on and provides recommendations related to financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting, or customer financial regulations which directly impact projects being analyzed.
• Contributes to the evaluation of company performance relative to industry benchmarks.
• Lives the GreatAmerica principles; involved in cross functional team efforts as assigned and required.
• Proactively promotes and participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required.

The candidate will be hired as a Financial Analyst I or Financial Analyst II based upon qualifications, skills and organizational needs.

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.  CPA/MBA is a plus
• 1-3 years finance, analytics and/or accounting experience
• Computer Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word. PowerPivot and other Business Intelligence and Data Analytics tools a plus
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and outstanding computer skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• To be organized and creative team-player with initiative who responds well to challenges. 
• To demonstrate sound business judgment.
• Location will be on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Des Moines, Iowa with a hybrid option.

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits

• Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversation option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Education and Career Planning Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks

• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.