Analyst III, Financial Planning and Analysis

Analyst III, Financial Planning and Analysis LU Service Corp. Joplin, MO, US, 64801 Purpose The Senior Financial Analyst III plays a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. This position delivers actionable financial insights through detailed analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making. As a highly visible and high-impact role, you will partner closely with business leaders, providing data-driven recommendations, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving financial performance across the organization. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. #LI-Hybrid Accountabilities Actively support forecasting activities, including monthly forecasts and quarterly updates, and provide recommendations to enhance forecast accuracy and process efficiency. Monitor financial performance by analyzing data, identifying trends, and maintaining short- and long-term financial models. Perform variance analysis, investigate key drivers, and communicate insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. Deliver timely and accurate financial insights and report to Senior Management to support informed decision-making. Act as a key liaison between Operations, Utility Leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial assumptions and outcomes. Provide analytical and data support for rate cases, including preparation of analyses and responses to regulatory data requests. Lead the planning, forecasting, and monitoring of capital budgets, and tracking spending against budgets. Manage revenue planning and forecasting, analyze key drivers, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and regulatory compliance. Support the annual budgeting process and periodic budget reviews to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate closely with Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and Corporate FP&A to align planning assumptions and ensure consistency across stakeholders. Other Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining and developing company-wide KPIs. Take initiative to develop an in-depth understanding of FP&A and reporting systems in order to find ways to improve processes and address any control gaps. Provide input and guidance on strategic financial issues. Develop various management presentations as required. Other tasks as assigned. Education and Experience 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance roles. Strong knowledge of principles of accounting, finance and management accounting. Ability to create reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external groups. Strong skills in analytics/modeling and spreadsheet/database creation and maintenance through formal training and/or experience. Prior experience with SAP SAC is an asset. Experience working in the utilities, energy and/or other regulated industries is an asset. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including Excel (advanced level required), PowerPoint and Word. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member with peers and management to help drive continuous improvement. Compensation Data Full base salary range $85,000.00- $105,000.00 per year. Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location. What we offer Company funded Pension program 401k with Company match Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life) Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy Share purchase/match plan Defined Contribution savings plan Top Talent Program Volunteer paid days off Employee Assistance Program Achievement fund We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr