Business Support Financial Analyst
GreatAmerica • Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 18, 2026
GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Finance Team!
The Business Support Financial Analyst will lead, evaluate, and support financial implications of the business supports strategy, operations, financial outcomes, and overall performance targets. This position will provide data driven insight and support for enhanced decision making to drive success of our customers, business units and GreatAmerica Financial Services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong financial acumen combined with analytical skills and solution driven mindset.
As a Business Support Financial Analyst, you will:
Partner with Business Support Leaders in development of the unit’s operating and financial strategies
Assist in development of the business supports financial models to forecast operating results, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Models would include annual budget and longer term (i.e. 5 year) financial plan
Continuously analyze the performance of the business support units against financial plans, identifying areas of opportunity, areas with positive and negative trends, and areas of concern. Once identified, work with business support leadership team to develop and implement plans to outperform financial plans
Work with business support stakeholders, utilizing data and analysis, to quantify financial and operational impacts in support of strategic decision making
Make recommendations to leadership team regarding revenue growth or cost saving opportunities that align to longer term financial plans
Assist in monthly reporting within business support and to the leadership team
Partner with business unit and the data analytics team on the design and creation of interactive reports and dashboards to inform and drive action by business support
Proactively promote and participate in process improvement initiatives within business support
Promote a data driven culture throughout GreatAmerica via active participation in a data champion community utilized for knowledge and best practice sharing
Perform other duties as required
To be successful in the role you will need:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or related field
CPA or CFA is a plus
Experience
New college graduate or Finance professional with 1-3 years finance and accounting experience
Skills and Abilities
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Attention to detail and accuracy
Sound judgment in evaluating financial and operational impacts
Accountability and ownership of outcomes
Initiative and proactive problem solving
Adaptability in a changing business environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders
Collaboration and cross-functional partnership
Stakeholder influence and assertiveness
Customer orientation and business partnership mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial tools
Experience with reporting and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI)
Process improvement mindset
Ability to identify trends and opportunities
Time management and prioritization
Organization and follow-through
Creativity in developing solutions
Teamwork and relationship building
Resilience and tenacity in achieving results
Integrity and ethical decision making
Computer Skills
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Tableau or PowerBI a plus
Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
- 401(k) and Company Match
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
- Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
- Gym Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
Education and Career Planning Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Networking Opportunities
- Leadership Development Opportunities
Perks
- Paid Parking
- Service Awards
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Business casual environment
- A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.
Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.