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Alliant Energy · 17 hours ago

Lead Financial Systems Analyst

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

Alliant Energy is focused on serving customers and building stronger communities. They are seeking a Lead Financial Systems Analyst to bridge the gap between Finance and IT, transforming raw financial data into digital tools and insights while leading the design and optimization of financial models.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Leads the design, implementation and maintenance of highly complex financial models (financial, expenditure and any other UI Solutions models) and scenarios for use by multiple business units using Java-based logic

Aligns models with finance strategies and ensures models operate as designed by evaluating requests for changes to the models, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, reviewing processes for accuracy, conducting testing, documenting processes and procedures, and developing and communicating solutions

Establishes standard procedures in line with financial processes (such as impact of regulatory jurisdictional differences and tax methodologies) to ensure models are executed at an acceptable level of quality and accuracy

Leads project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for complex projects including working with IT to develop and maintain the financial model upgrade schedule and the review of release notes

Provides end-user support by troubleshooting, responding to user inquiries, and serving as a technical knowledge resource for users

Drives the advancement of financial technologies and modeling capabilities, ensuring that the finance team is proficient in the tools, systems, and best practices necessary to support business objectives

Ensures adherence to data governance and security protocols, particularly in the handling and sharing of sensitive financial information between systems

Leads change management efforts associated with financial system updates or changes, including communication and documentation for end-users

Reviews work of junior staff for quality and completeness, and assists with various other responsibilities as needed

Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Qualification

Financial ModelingData VisualizationData ManagementSQLProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess AutomationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or Financial Systems

8 years of related experience

Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, financial modeling such as UI Planner, SQL, workflow diagramming, crystal reports, ERP systems, nVision, and project management)

Excellent knowledge, skill and ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain business applications

Demonstrated ability to work as a team member within and across organizational lines with personnel inside or outside the company to achieve common company goals

Demonstrated ability in leading projects and managing multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability to enable and sustain change and best practices

Ability to read and interpret financial and or managerial reports to achieve optimization of results

Ability to conceptually understand financial business processes, related regulatory requirements, and transactional processing of financial information

Demonstrated solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment