Sr. Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join organization in LaVista, Nebraska on Contract basis. In this role, you will provide financial planning and analytical support that helps leadership make informed decisions, strengthen financial performance, and support sustainable business growth. This position works closely with operational leaders and finance partners to deliver forecasting, reporting, modeling, and strategic analysis across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Build and support annual operating, labor, and expense budgets, partnering with business leaders to refine assumptions and improve planning accuracy.
• Evaluate monthly and periodic financial results against forecasts and budgets, identify meaningful variances and trends, and communicate the business drivers behind performance.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure financial metrics and key performance indicators are reported accurately and consistently.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models used for forecasting, capital planning, scenario analysis, and long-range business decision-making.
• Contribute to tax planning activities, capital deployment analysis, and broader initiatives focused on optimizing the company's financial position.
• Perform detailed analysis related to cash flow, operating performance, returns on investment, and funding needs for business plans and new product initiatives.
• Present financial insights to management, highlight risks or gaps versus plan, and recommend practical actions to improve results.
• Provide support for cost accounting projects, financial reporting activities, and internal control processes designed to safeguard company assets and records.
• Assist with regulatory and tax-related reporting requirements, including applicable state and federal filings and census submissions.
• Complete special projects such as acquisition analysis, debt strategy evaluation, and other finance initiatives assigned by senior leadership.