Job Description
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Why Join Us?
- Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
- Family Comes First Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
- Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
- Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
Benefits & Perks
- Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
- Incentive pay program (EPIP)
- Health/Vision/Dental insurance
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
- Fertility/Adoption assistance
- 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
- 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
The Corporate Financial Analyst I supports monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and collaborating with Finance Functions (Actuarial, Risk Adjustment, Accounting, Risk Management, etc.). This position requires evaluating financial performance, assisting with forecasts, and analyzing results to generate decision support insights. The ideal candidate will possess analytical capabilities, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to understand key financial concepts.
“This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”
What you’ll do
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including in-depth variance analysis and key performance indicators.
- Perform analysis of financial data and develop financial models to provide insights and support business decisions.
- Monitor and track financial performance against established corporate targets and budgets, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data to highlight trends, risks, leading indicators, business statistics, and opportunities for improvement.
- Utilize scalable analytical models that produce fact-based data analysis and insights to support business, investment, and cash planning decisions.
- May assist in the development of business cases and recommendations on financial strategies focused on business growth/market presence and margin improvement such as M&A support, product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts.
- Support the coordination and consolidation of functional expense and revenue forecasts
- Support preparation of financial presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and assist with special projects as required.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging financial practices, and regulatory changes.
What you need
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; in lieu of degree, minimum of 3 years of progressive, relevant work experience.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or a related field.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- High level of integrity and ethical behavior.
- Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of planning and forecasting techniques.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change.
- Familiarity with financial modeling and analysis tools, including experience with Microsoft Excel and other business software.
- Ability to work both independently and collaborate with other individuals and teams.
- Business, financial and nonfinancial data acumen.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial planning tools/systems.
Compensation
$64,400 - $80,500
Exempt Grade 14
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.
Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.
