Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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Accounting

Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to support the Information Technology department within our organization. This role will serve as a critical business partner to IT leadership, focusing on financial planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and performance analysis to enable data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Oracle ERP/EPB and Excel combined with analytical and communication skills to drive continuous improvement in IT cost structures.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Partner with IT leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Perform monthly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast; identify drivers and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and track IT spend, including capital expenditures (CapEx), operational expenditures (OpEx), and project-related costs.
• Analyze financial impact of IT initiatives and including system implementations with a heavy emphasis on software expenditures.

Operational Finance & Support:

• Support IT leadership and managers including purchase order tracking, invoice validation, accruals, and spend analysis.
• Coordinate with procurement and accounts payable teams to ensure timely processing and reconciliation of IT-related expenses.
• Support total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) modeling for IT projects.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Reporting & Insights:

• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports and dashboards for IT and Finance leadership.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve IT cost efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
• Support financial models to related to strategic initiatives, including cloud cost modeling and outsourcing scenarios.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus but not required.
• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, financial operations, or business finance required.
• Experience within an insurance or financial services organization desired, but not required.
• Experience supporting IT or technology functions strongly preferred, including solid understanding of IT cost drivers, CapEx/OpEx, cloud usage and spend, and project-based financial planning.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills required.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with data analysis and visualization best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Financials (Hyperion SmartView), Oracle ERP & EPB, or similar financial systems desired.
• Proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, dashboard creation, and report automation desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams required.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a continuous improvement mindset required.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't:

Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
* Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
* Incentive Program Bonuses.
* Competitive Pay.

For your time:
* Flexible Hybrid work.
* Thrive Days - Personal time off.
* Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:
* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
* Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
* Well-being programs with financial rewards.
* Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:
* Professional development programs.
* Leadership development programs.
* Employee resource groups.
* StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:
* Matching donations program.
* Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month.

For your family:
* Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
* Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
* Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.