Financial Analyst III

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides key financial reports/analysis to support senior management in planning, evaluating financial requirements, and meeting financial objectives. prepares/documents complex financial analysis projects following standard practices and procedures. Participates in studies to improve the operational/financial effectiveness of the organization. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems. Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data. Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is hybrid at 51 Clemson Rd. Columbia, SC. Position Purpose: The Financial Analyst III provides advanced financial reporting and analysis to support senior management in planning and achieving financial objectives. The role prepares complex analyses, extracts and interprets data from multiple systems, and conducts studies to improve operational and financial effectiveness. It also performs detailed financial and cost‑accounting reviews to identify trends and ensure accuracy.

Requirements

6 years of financial analysis experience. A Master's Degree may count for 4 years of experience.
Bachelor's in a job related field
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Able to compile complex information, design reports, and analyze data.
Excellent presentation, organization, and research/analysis skills.
Academic and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Excellent analytical and modeling skills.
Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts-discounted cash flow/valuation methodologies.
Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree-in Finance/Financial Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other job related field.
Expert level excel, accounting exp.

Responsibilities

supporting key payroll and financial operations through detailed account reconciliation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination
performing complex reconciliations to including benefits-related accounts such as 401(k) and HSA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper financial controls
preparing customized and ad hoc reports for leadership, delivering critical insights to support decision-making across the organization
managing recording and reconciling transactions for the relocation process, working closely with relocation external vendors to facilitate transactions, maintain data integrity, and resolve discrepancies
overseeing bi‑weekly preparation of comprehensive payroll-related reports for each line of business, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
analyzing tax data, understanding tax and cash flow processes, and determining appropriate next steps to maintain compliance and operational efficiency