Job DescriptionThe Lead Finance Analyst, Pricing is responsible for advanced analysis supporting entrance fee forecasting, pricing recommendations, and valuation drivers. This role develops models, conducts back-testing and scenario analysis, and prepares decision-ready analytics for Regional Teams and Ownership. In addition, this role will help implement controls and standardization for pricing across all communities.
This role performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Pricing.
What You'll Do: - Maintain and enhance forecasting models (unit availability, refunds, NEF budget, promissory notes) and document drivers
- Perform market/in-place pricing analytics and support dynamic pricing and incentive recommendations
- Provide decision support to Sales & Marketing to enable the right offering to prospects
- Perform trend analysis and back-testing to improve assumptions and forecast accuracy
- Prepare individual financial qualification calculations for prospective residents and provide summary/output to community Sales & Marketing and Executive Director
- Prepare return analysis and valuation driver analytics for Ownership's review
- Support Regional Finance on questions that impact valuation assumptions and pricing decisions
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What We're Looking For: - Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, analytics, pricing, or strategic finance roles
- Advanced Excel skills, financial modeling, and analytical skills; comfort working with data warehouses/BI tools
- Strong understanding of financial statements, planning processes, and performance drivers
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex analysis for senior audiences
- Proven track record of delivering high-impact analytical work
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and respond to requests from leadership
- Professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
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: $85,000 - $106,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
