• Senior Financial Analyst

    Lincoln Electric System (Lincoln, NE)


    Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

     

    + LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

    + LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

    + This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

     

    Job Title

     

    Senior Financial Analyst

     

    Employment Type

     

    Starting Pay Range

     

    Posting Date

     

    Full-time

     

    $93,342.00 - $116,678.00

     

    05/22/2025

     

    Employment Classification

     

    Division

     

    Closing Date

     

    Regular

     

    Financial Services

     

    06/09/2025

     

    We’re seeking a n individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to join the Lincoln Electric System as a Senior Financial Analyst . This role will play a critical role in driving strategic decisions by supporting long-range financial planning , the annual capital budget , and offering insightful financial analysis to management throughout the organization . Ideal candidates will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with standard fina ncial statements, and advanced communication skills . If you're looking for a position where your insights and initiative can help drive the future of a company, then we want to hear from you .

    JOB SUMMARY

    Responsible for providing advanced financial analysis and support such as financial planning and budgeting. Specific responsibilities include budgeting, financial modeling, long and short-term financings , rating agency reporting and financial reporting. Leads large complex projects for area of assignment with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance is required .

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES

    • Prepares and finalizes monthly forecasts and annual budgets for the organization including related summary commentary and analysis. Prepares and monitors budgets for area of assignment.

    • Performs in-depth analysis of financial statements and supplemental filings to assess company's financial condition, to determine liquidity and financial needs, to identify prospective risks and to detect possible regulatory violations.

    • Conducts financial forecasting through use of financial modeling systems and works with other divisions to develop various scenarios ensuring accuracy of financial modeling results.

    • Assists with analysis and completion of long and short-term financings for organization.

    • Analyzes data outputs, which includes actual and plan data, from financial systems for accuracy and troubleshoots variances and inaccuracies as needed.

    • Prepares reports for external use by rating agencies and other entities to assess the financial health of the organization as well as monitoring compliance with reporting requirements for financial obligations.

    • Administers the design, planning, testing, evaluation and daily functional support of the financial planning and analysis system and the budget system, and trains users on new and existing functionality of the systems.

     

    Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

     

    Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

     

    Quality Orientation - Holds self and others to being attentive to detail and accuracy, maintains high quality work, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems while encouraging a quality focus in others.

     

    Critical and Analytical Thinking - Using logical thought processes to analyze information and draw conclusions. Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations.

     

    Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    • Advanced budget development and analysis.

    • Advanced use of E xcel and Enterprise systems. SAP experience preferred.

    • Advanced ability to conduct effective research.

     

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

     

    • Bachelors degree in Finance or related field, and

    • Four years of progressively responsible experience in area of assignment, or

    • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

    • MBA is preferred

     

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