Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Lead Strategic Finance Analyst

US-AnywhereRemote in Providence, RI
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Seven to ten years of experience in financial analysis or healthcare analytics.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
  • Strong technical skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or Python.
  • Ability to manage complex datasets and produce actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills for diversifying complex concepts.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial modeling to support value-based care program design and performance monitoring.
  • Serve as primary financial partner for risk adjustment forecasting and revenue optimization.
  • Oversee analysis and reconciliation of pharmacy rebate performance and trends.
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership.
  • Collaborate with Actuarial, Clinical, Pharmacy, and Network teams for financial alignment.
  • Facilitate decision-making by presenting financial scenarios and risks.
  • Ensure adherence to financial and regulatory policies related to value-based care.
  • Develop standardized financial models and reporting tools for accuracy and transparency.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline analytics and improve data quality.

Benefits

  • Support for associate well-being and work/life balance.
  • Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote options.
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

$102,300.00 - $163,700.00 

Please email  if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

Why this job matters:

Plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction by producing high‑quality financial insights that drive sound decision‑making. Lead the financial support for provider and vendor value‑based care modeling, risk adjustment analytics, and pharmacy rebate activities. Ensure alignment with organizational goals by collaborating effectively across teams, enhancing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and strengthening analytical capabilities across the organization.

What you will do:

  • Lead financial modeling and analytics to support provider and vendor value‑based care (VBC) program design, performance monitoring, and contractual settlement analysis.
  • Serve as the primary financial partner for risk adjustment forecasting, revenue optimization analyses, and scenario modeling.
  • Oversee the analysis and reconciliation of pharmacy rebate performance, trends, and forecast inputs.
  • Translate complex financial, actuarial, and clinical information into actionable insights for senior leadership.
  • Partner with Actuarial, Clinical, Pharmacy, and Network Management teams to ensure alignment of financial methodologies and assumptions across the enterprise.
  • Facilitate decision‑making by presenting financial scenarios, identifying risks, and recommending strategic pathways.
  • Ensure adherence to financial, regulatory, and operational policies related to VBC, risk adjustment, and pharmacy programs.
  • Develop and maintain standardized financial models, reporting tools, and documentation to support accuracy, transparency, and repeatability.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline analytical workflows, improve data quality, and enhance forecasting and modeling accuracy.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Seven to ten years of experience in financial analysis, healthcare analytics, actuarial support, or similar quantitative roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
  • Strong technical skills with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex datasets and produce clear, actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
  • Strong technical skills with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex datasets and produce clear, actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards.

The extras:

  • Experience with value‑based care financial models (shared savings, risk corridors, capitation, bundled payments, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Medicare Advantage, commercial risk adjustment, HCC methodologies, or Part D revenue models.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy rebate programs, PBM financial structures, and drug utilization analytics.
  • Prior experience in a health plan, provider organization, or healthcare consulting environment.
  • Project leadership experience, including guiding analysts or cross‑functional workstreams.
  • Understanding of budgeting principles.
 

Location:
BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

  • In-office: onsite 5 days per week
  • Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
  • Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
     

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island is a non-profit health insurance company that provides medical, dental, and vision coverage to individuals and businesses in Rhode Island. The company also offers Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug coverage. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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