Finance Analyst III - IT Finance

Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO

1d•$70,100 - $126,200•Remote

About The Position

In this role you will compile and analyze financial information for the company and lead various financial projects. At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
4+ years of financial or data analysis experience.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information for the company and lead various financial projects.
Assist with the review and validation of contractor requests, extensions, statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements.
Support project costing activities, including review of project coding, PeopleSoft IDs, cost plans, and funding alignment.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to labor and project accounting.
Perform analyses related to capital versus expense classification in accordance with accounting policies and capitalization guidance.
Support labor reporting processes, including internal labor, contractor labor, and professional services spend.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls.
Assist with audit requests, SOX compliance activities, and documentation of labor-related financial processes and controls.
Partner with business leaders to evaluate labor demand, resource capacity, and funding requirements.
Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technology, Procurement, Portfolio Management and HR to resolve financial issues and support decision-making.
Assist with the preparation of labor forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for internal and external labor resources.
Analyze actual labor spend, labor utilization, contractor costs, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, including budget development and forecast updates.
Monitor and report on labor-related financial metrics.