Manager, Strategic Planning

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Planning team is seeking a driven and experienced Manager to lead our enterprise expense planning and budgeting processes. This role sits at the center of enterprise financial planning, with direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making. As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow. At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability. We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST. We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members. BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based. BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Proven experience in corporate budgeting and financial analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
Strong FP&A and financial modeling experience, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and inform sound financial decisions
Proficient in MicroSoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint)
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects related to operational workflow
Thorough understanding and knowledge of financial and accounting theory
5 years - Experience in accounting, finance or project analysis required

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or FPAC certification preferred
Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) or similar financial planning tools preferred
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly enterprise expense forecasting process, delivering timely, actionable insights to inform leadership decision-making
Own the development of baseline and budgeted expenses, ensuring alignment with both annual and long-range financial plans
Own the budget and forecasting tools, partnering with IT to prioritize enhancements, ensure system reliability, and continuously improve planning capabilities
Partner across departments to influence financial outcomes and drive disciplined expense management through cross-functional collaboration
Lead, mentor, and develop a team while strengthening analytical capabilities and driving continuous improvement in planning processes
Producing thorough, accurate and timely financial management reports for the organization.
Supporting the annual planning process including analysis and review of financial information and its impact on the business.
Preparing, maintaining, summarizing, and analyzing enterprise level financial models used for annual & long-range business plans and budgeted expenditures from the companys corporate budget process.
Overseeing and evaluating the activities of financial staff responsible for supporting planning and financial transactions.