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

Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

Full-time

$81,166.00 - $101,458.00

3/16/2026

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Regular

Financial Services

3/30/2026

We're seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team at LES! In this role, you'll power critical business decisions by analyzing financial performance, forecasting revenue and expenses, and supporting capital investment planning across all parts of LES' operations. You'll collaborate with engineering, operations, information technology, and executive teams to evaluate projects, monitor costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to understand financial modeling, budgeting, and data visualization. The successful candidate will be able to translate complex numbers into clear, strategic insights for the organization. If you're ready to energize your career while helping deliver reliable, sustainable power to the community, we'd love to connect with you! Determination of Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst will be based on years of experience.

Financial Analyst- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. At least 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be proficient with Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Power BI and SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Senior Financial Analyst- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required with MBA preferred. At least 6 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, along with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Microsoft Power BI and SAP experience is strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES

Responsible for financial planning and budgeting. Specific responsibilities include budgeting, financial modeling, annual financial reporting to rating agencies, gathering, analyzing and interpreting financial information, making recommendations based on analysis and evaluating the financial performance of the organization and suggesting ways to improve. Responsible for providing treasury support and analysis which includes managing investments, banking relationships, and various compliance-related activities. Leads medium to large projects with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

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.

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

Proposes financial recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods to assist with change management.

Assists with report preparation for external use by rating agencies and other entities to assess the financial health of the organization.

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.

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Applies proficient knowledge of budget development and analysis.

Proficient use of Excel, Access, and Enterprise systems. SAP experience preferred.

Ability to conduct effective research.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in related field, and

Two 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.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

LES BENEFITS- Click the link below to explore the outstanding benefits available to LES employees!

LES.com/benefits-nonunion (https://www.les.com/sites/default/files/Human%20Resources/Benefit%20Overview%20for%20Job%20Postings%20-%20Non%20Union.pdf)

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