Financial Analyst IV

What You'll Do
We're looking for a Financial Analyst IV to join our Treasury team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the analysis and reporting of results related to multiple Treasury functions.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Research, analyze, and communicate current cash positions and expected cash flows. Proactively identify and communicate liquidity concerns and make recommendations to address concerns and constraints.
• Compare expected to actual cash flows to improve the forecasting process. Partner across the enterprise to identify, recommend, and incorporate new data sources to improve our cash forecasts.
• Perform and communicate results of our liquidity stress tests to internal and external stakeholders. Own and drive enhancements to our liquidity stress testing framework.
• Evaluate sources and uses of liquidity and make recommendations to ensure sufficient liquidity across the enterprise.
• Facilitate and participate in complex technical treasury or cross business unit projects. Lead project team members to thoroughly develop and maintain processes or systems in accordance with authorized priorities and scheduled target dates.
• Collaborate and consult with other areas throughout the company including RIS, Benefits and Protection and , Principal Asset Management.
• Identify opportunities to do work differently and guide others through the change process. Leverage new data sources, tools, and technology to reduce risk across the Treasury team.
• Perform other Treasury-related projects and responsibilities as needed.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Actuarial Science, Finance or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience using analytical tools such as Power BI to aggregate and analyze data and tell stories through visualization.
• Proven track record of continuous growth through curiosity.
• Strong interpersonal skills required, with the ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to consistently identify and resolve complex treasury-related issues.
• Ability to embrace and understand the change process, and effectively guide others through change.
• Self-motivated with excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong MS Excel skills with experience including macros, pivot tables, creating tables, v lookups, comparing data, etc.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with Kyriba or BRM software.

Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$ $120650 / year

Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible
Yes

Location & Work Environments
This role is hiring in Des Moines, IA and offers in-office & hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date
1/27/2026

Most Recently Posted Date
1/27/2026