Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

Highmark Health • Washington, DC

23h • Remote

About The Position

This job manages all facets of the planning/forecasting cycles for the Organization, including reporting, financial analysis, variance analysis, bid process support, administrative cost allocations, forecast model enhancement, and the period to period risk and opportunities process. The incumbent manages the completion of other ad-hoc financial planning activities and assists in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives. The role also involves training, coaching, and developing staff members. Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

Requirements

• 3 years in Management or leadership role
• 5 years in Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Business Consulting
• Analytical Skills
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Developing Relationships
• Leadership
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Operational Planning
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Prioritizing

Responsibilities

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Direct the completion of revenue, claim and administrative expense components of the forecast and communicate results to Senior Management.
• Provide cost information support and prepare cost reports consistent with allocation methodologies to the business.
• Manage the completion of various ad-hoc financial analyses and communicate results to Sr leadership.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees