Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

Highmark Health

$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 5 years of experience in Finance.
  • 3 years of management experience.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
  • Preferred: Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

  • Manage hiring, termination, coaching, and staff performance to enhance productivity.
  • Direct revenue, claim, and expense forecasting while communicating results to senior management.
  • Provide cost support and prepare allocation-based cost reports for the business.
  • Oversee various ad-hoc financial analyses and communicate findings to senior leadership.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
  • Engagement in high-level strategic initiatives.
  • Involvement in establishing and implementing departmental policies and programs.
  • Supportive work environment fostering leadership and team development.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

This job manages all facets of the planning/forecasting cycles for the Organization. These facets include but are not limited to: reporting, financial analysis, variance analysis, bid process support, administrative cost allocations, forecast model enhancement, and the period to period risk and opportunities process. The incumbent manages the completion of other ad-hoc financial planning activities and assist in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives. Train, coach and develop staff members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
  • Direct the completion of revenue, claim and administrative expense components of the forecast and communicate results to Senior Management.
  • Provide cost information support and prepare cost reports consistent with allocation methodologies to the business.
  • Manage the completion of various ad-hoc financial analyses and communicate results to Sr leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.


Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field


EXPERIENCE

Required
  • 5 years in Finance
  • 3 years in a management role


Preferred
  • None


LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required
  • None


Preferred
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)


SKILLS
  • Business Consulting
  • Analytical Skills
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Business Analysis
  • Developing Relationships
  • Leadership
  • Financial Forecasting and Modeling
  • Operational Planning
  • Written & Oral Presentation Skills
  • Prioritizing


Languages (other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Frequently

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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