Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

Highmark Health • Washington, DC

3d • $102,700 - $164,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

This job manages all facets of the planning/forecasting cycles for the Organization. These facets include but are not limited to: 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 assist in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives. Train, coach and develop staff members. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 5 years in Finance
• 3 years in a management role
• Business Consulting
• Analytical Skills
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Developing Relationships
• Leadership
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Operational Planning
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Prioritizing
• Adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
• Complies with HIPAA as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
• Complies with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

• Manages all facets of the planning/forecasting cycles for the Organization.
• Manages the completion of other ad-hoc financial planning activities.
• Assists in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Trains, coaches and develops staff members.
• Performs management responsibilities including hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Develops and implements policies and programs as necessary.
• Directs the completion of revenue, claim and administrative expense components of the forecast and communicates results to Senior Management.
• Provides cost information support and prepares cost reports consistent with allocation methodologies to the business.
• Manages the completion of various ad-hoc financial analyses and communicates results to Sr leadership.

Benefits

• Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.
• The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager