Manager Divisional Finance & Decision Support

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas•Topeka, KS

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Divisional Finance and Decision Support plays a key role in supporting the financial performance and strategic decision-making of the organization’s operational functions. This position partners closely with divisional leaders to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to support operational goals. The Manager will lead a team of financial analysts, oversee the budgeting process, and provide actionable insights to guide business decisions that align with the company’s strategic objectives. This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required
5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis role
3 years leadership experience required
Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, with a track record of identifying insights from financial information and translating into business analytics and recommendations
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
High level of integrity and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

substantial financial modeling and/or scenario planning experience preferred
experience with Adaptive Insights preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and nurture strong relationships with business management and key stakeholders to support operational priorities and objectives through advanced analytics and financial insights.
Collaborate with divisional leaders to enhance their understanding of business unit dynamics, and provide actionable financial analyses to inform and guide strategic decisions.
Support management in creating an annual operating plan that aligns with the company's strategic goals, and perform regular forecasting to provide visibility into business performance and drive timely decision-making.
Develop and maintain financial and forecast models using key business drivers, trend analysis, and external economic factors, ensuring data integrity and predictive accuracy.
Work closely with the FP&A team to manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring business leaders have the financial data and insights needed for effective budget planning and resource allocation.
Conduct monthly financial performance reviews, producing detailed financial packages and reports on key business drivers, trends, and variances.
Continuously improve forecast accuracy by aligning forecasts with key drivers, identifying and addressing the root causes of previous forecast discrepancies.
Track and monitor financial performance against the operating plan and advise business leaders on necessary adjustments.
Provide ongoing financial and strategic guidance to department leaders, ensuring alignment between departmental goals and overall business objectives.
Deliver actionable financial insights to business leaders to support day-to-day management of budgets and operational performance.
Constructively communicate complex financial information in a clear and compelling manner, driving divisional leadership buy-in to achieve business goals.
Provide regular business updates and process recommendations to the Finance leadership team, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and areas for improvement within business units.
Ensure compliance with all operational financial policies and procedures, recommending modifications to improve financial controls and operational efficiency where necessary.