Supports health plan finance through monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, regulatory reporting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc leadership reporting. Evaluates financial information, investigates discrepancies, develops finance policies and procedures, and recommends actions related to investments, operations, product development, and regulatory initiatives. Collaborates with technical and non-technical stakeholders and manages multiple deadlines.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Provides senior level analyst support for finance activities including financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, trending and modeling to support planning for future business decisions such as new product development, marketing strategies and investments.
This position is part of the health plan finance team and supports the financial management of the IL health plan. The individual in this role will assist with the monthly close process, forecasting and budgeting, regulatory reporting, developing financial models, and responding to any ad hoc reporting requests for leadership decision-making support.
Essential Job Duties
- Gathers, interprets and evaluates financial information; generating forecasts and analyzing trends in sales, finance and other areas of business.
- Financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, close reporting, and month-end variance analysis
- Complete accurate and timely financial reporting and identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies
- Uses financial data to evaluate and make recommendations relating to business opportunities, product development, marketing strategies, investments, financial regulations, and similar financial projects or programs.
- Forecasts and monitors economic benefits of Molina investments in infrastructure and operations (enhancements in operating efficiency and effectiveness).
- Assists the information technology department with financial modeling, budgeting, benchmarking analysis and variance analysis as needed.
- Develops policies and procedures to support finance activities.
- Ability to prioritize effectively to multi-task under tight deadlines
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of finance experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong critical-thinking and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong time-management skills, and ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks to meet internal deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced experience Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel, PowerPoint (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables), and applicable software program(s) proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong SQL or Databricks knowledge (technical skills)
- Previous finance experience in managed care
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To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
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