Financial Analyst- Affiliate Company Job
Date: Jan 30, 2019
Location: Eagan, Minnesota, US, 55122
Company: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
About Blue Cross
Founded in 1933, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is the largest health plan in the state. We have more members, the largest network of providers and more products and services than any other plan in Minnesota. From the beginning, Blue Cross has been an innovator with a mission of making a healthy difference in people’s lives.
We understand the importance of finding a job that you truly enjoy — at a company that shares your values. We’ve made it easy to feel good about working at Blue Cross by encouraging volunteerism, valuing diversity and offering the flexibility you need to live a balanced life. We offer a suite of comprehensive medical and dental benefits as well as competitive pay, flexible work schedules and generous personal paid time off in addition to 20 hours of volunteer paid time off each year. We look forward to serving Minnesotans over the next 80 years and beyond. Join us and make a healthy difference through the work you do every day.
Description Summary
This position performs moderately complex financial analysis and planning assignments under general supervision. The focus will be managment and reporting of unclaimed property, trust accounting and tax reporting for Health Savings and spending accounts.
Accountabilities
- Analyzes financial results, trends, performance metrics and provides root cause analysis to support business decisions.
- Analyze and report on key drivers of revenue and expense forecasting and other financial data, draw conclusions and present recommendations on findings.
- Perform detailed variance analysis by line of business, company and within divisions against budget, forecast, prior periods, or other benchmarks.
- Maintains and/or assists with development of analytical models for margin analysis, volume/price mix, operational/vendor analysis, forecasting models and other projects as assigned.
- Assists with the development and preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
- Identify, analyze and recommend process improvements and other ad hoc analysis.
- Navigate through various systems and departments to obtain accurate information to be utilized in the budget, forecasting and other ad hoc analysis/projects.
- Maintain/prepare operational analytical reports related to resource capacity planning, capital, non-operating activities and expenses.
- In conjunction with manager, foster relationships with business owners and be a resource on financial issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 2 years of relevant experience or 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
- Skills/Abilities: Strong communication, analytical skills, problem resolution, organization skills, and proficiency in MS office applications.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment, manage multiple tasks and ability to shift gears and priorities.
- Preference for healthcare or health saving and spending account industry background.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Make a difference
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross. Be part of a company that lets you be you — and make a healthy difference in people’s lives every day
Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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