Financial Analysis Lead Analyst - Express Scripts at 187 Express Scripts Services Co in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analysis Lead Analyst works closely with the Director and Senior Advisors to support revenue-producing price optimization activities with an emphasis on financial guarantee performance.  Manages and maintains the monthly pricing operations process in conjunction with price management analytics.  Performs standardized reporting, while assisting the creation of ad hoc reporting. Assists in cross-functional communication representing client financial guarantees and price management. Facilitates the development of and performs QA testing on new models, tool and processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and maintain the monthly pricing operations process through implementation and quality control of pricing recommendations aimed at meeting client financial guarantees.




• Execute performance forecasting while managing pricing optimization strategy in line with monthly schedules and senior leadership guidance.




• Perform standardized as well as ad hoc reporting in support of team-directed strategies.




• Work ad hoc projects and newly created initiatives as a representative of the team and its goals.




• Facilitate and initiate communications cross-functionally in the interest of ensuring the team’s goals and strategies are adequately represented.




• Perform QA testing on financial data as well as tools in an effort to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.




• Support key efforts related to audit requests, pricing implementation, MAC pricing, new product roll-outs and reporting alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Statistics, Economics or equivalent) .




• 2 + years relevant experience.




• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Access).




• Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.




• Ability to handle complex analysis from issue identification to proposal of innovative potential solutions.




• Collaborative work ethic essential.




• Demonstrated initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.




• Familiarity with SQL & VBA desired. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

If your niche is in financial reporting and analysis, underwriting, cash management, audit, or investor relations, our Finance department may be a perfect fit for you. Our teams within Finance work together to ensure our spending stays on track, and that we remain a profitable industry leader.  We’re always on the lookout for innovative people who think outside the box to join our team.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation.

When you work with Cigna, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make?  To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.