Corporate Financial Analyst (CPA)

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides key financial reports/analysis to support senior management in planning/evaluation requirements/meeting financial objectives related to strategic investments/acquisitions. Performs market research/competitive analysis/valuation/financial modeling services and due diligence efforts. Prepares/documents complex financial analysis projects that are highly non-routine. Reviews/prepares financial statements/forecasts that involve extractions of financial data.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Financial Management, Economics, Accounting or other job related field or A Master’s Degree in Finance/Financial Management, Economics, Accounting or related field.
Seven years financial analysis experience with a bachelor's degree, OR 3 years financial analysis experience with a masters degree and CPA license.
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Able to compile complex information, design reports and analyze data.
Excellent presentation, organization, and research skills.
Academic and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Excellent analytical and modeling skills, in-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis and a strong understanding of corporate finance concepts such as discounted cash flow and valuation methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficiency with PowerPoint presentations.
Experience in SQL.
Experience with SOVOS.
Strong financial analysis experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Reviews and researches strategic corporate finance projects such as mergers and acquisitions, investment opportunities, and other project as assigned by executive staff.
Performs complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of data to determine costs of business activities.
Interprets financial transactions in order for management to make economic or business decisions, determine past financial performance, and/or to project a financial probability.
Reviews and/or prepares financial statements, builds financial models, and researches potential acquisitions for areas of the company which do not have an appointed accounting staff.
Completes special projects such as financial statement analysis, impairment analysis, audited financial review, vendor analysis, forecasting, general ledger reconciliations, preparation of AD HOC and custom reports, etc.