Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
The role provides strategic financial insights and leadership to support the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership and various departments to drive financial performance and support business decision-making processes. It will lead a team to deliver comprehensive financial services, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts. Ensure alignment with business strategies and financial goals
- Provide detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modeling. Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership
- Serve as a financial consultant to business units, offering insights and recommendations based on financial data. Support strategic initiatives with cost/value analyses and financial assessments
- Lead and manage a team with the aim of driving effective performance management, fostering professional growth, and creating a positive and inclusive work environment. This role is dedicated to utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members, ensuring they are aligned with and committed to achieving the organization’s goals.
- Work closely with various departments, including Procurement and Vendor Management, to address financial needs and resolve issues. Ensure the delivery of value-added financial services
- Support the development of finance-related governance materials and budget presentations. Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
The posting range for this position is:
$113,008.00-$162,551.28
Required Education, Certifications and Experience:
Education:
Required Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, a related field or equivalent work experience
Preferred Master's Degree
Experience:
Required 7+ Years of finance experience. Experience in financial planning and analysis is essential.
Three years in a supervisory role.
Experience presenting and communicating to senior leadership.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Advanced financial analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
Creativity in identifying and driving process improvements.
Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in financial systems, including Microsoft Office, Workday, Adaptive, and Tableau (preferred).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to present complex financial information to senior leadership
Ability to work with a demanding and multifaceted operational business group.
Professional judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness with minimal oversight.
Ability developing and mentoring team members.
Additional Preferred Experience:
- 5+ years of management experience
- Experience using Tableau, Workday, Adaptive
- Experience supporting Enterprise Technology FP&A
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The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
225 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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