The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial planning, analysis and projections for Capital BlueCross and its subsidiaries. This position also has a role in cost allocations and certain financial reporting.
Position Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst will leverage their accounting, finance and business experience to assess historical financial data, assist in predicting future results and as well as drive process improvements. Reporting on financial performance and preparation for regular leadership reviews. This typically involves:
Performing financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
Analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements
Working closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support
Evaluating financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
Guiding cost analysis process
Recommending actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials
Identifying and driving process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports and tools
Increasing productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Job Requirements
Good analytical and data gathering skills
0-3+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
BA, BS or BCom degree preferred (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build productive relationships.
Good interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independently
Capital BlueCross is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.