Financial Analyst Sr Advisor - Express Scripts- Hybrid

Cigna Healthcare•St. Louis, MO

10d•$109,200 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Advisor, Strategy & Financial Analysis partners with Supply Chain teams and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver client-specific rebate modeling optimization for market checks and renewals, including standard and custom formularies. The role works with leadership to identify and drive modeling and process improvements across rebate and Supply Chain areas, and serves as an internally recognized subject matter expert in rebate modeling alongside clinical senior advisor peers. The position evaluates client data, creates financial scenarios, and provides expert modeling and guidance for existing clients in support of department strategic objectives and value for both clients and Express Scripts. It also supports leadership reviews and Pricing Committee presentations by explaining key and complex modeling components and assumptions clearly. The role mentors Advisors and Lead Analysts, collaborates with clinical and business partners on formulary changes and utilization management programs, leads interdepartmental discussions as needed, and contributes to best practices, SOPs, and special projects. The role is hybrid. For work performed at home occasionally or permanently, a cable broadband or fiber-optic connection with at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. The anticipated annual salary is $109,200–$182,000, depending on relevant factors such as experience and geographic location. The role is also anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Healthcare, or a related area.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Strong leadership, organizational, detail-oriented, and analytical skills.
Excellent PC skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Access, and database experience.
Financial modeling experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Excellent relationship-building and cross-functional skills.
If working from home occasionally or permanently, internet service must be cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Clinical background.
Familiarity with pharmaceutical rebate contracts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sales & Account Management (SAM) and Underwriting to understand client financial positions, rebate approaches, and strategic options for market checks and renewals.
Identify and propose rebate optimization opportunities, assessing their long-term benefits and challenges.
Mentor Advisors and Lead Analysts to support department training needs.
Review key and complex client rebate modeling and translate its components and assumptions into concise, understandable messaging for leadership reviews and the Pricing Committee.
Evaluate client data, create scenarios, and provide expert modeling and guidance for existing clients in alignment with department strategic objectives.
Work with Clinical Account Executives to assess potential utilization management programs and ensure their modeling and requirements are accurately represented and aligned with pharmaceutical rebate contracts.
Partner with clinical senior advisor peers to analyze the financial impact of client-requested formulary changes on clients and Express Scripts.
Coordinate with cross-functional Express Scripts teams, including Account Management, Pricing, Product, Finance, and New Sales.
Lead interdepartmental calls as needed to discuss rebate invoicing eligibility terms and conditions.
Lead or assist with documenting best practices and SOPs for rebate modeling teams.
Optimize work processes for rebate modeling strategies and support achievement of department goals.
Work on special projects and presentations for rebate modeling teams as needed.