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.