Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

Highmark Health

$100K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 49 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or relevant experience.
  • 5 years of experience in Finance.
  • 3 years of experience in a management role.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.
  • Preferred: CMA or CPA certification.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee hiring and termination decisions, coaching, and performance management.
  • Direct completion of revenue and expense forecasts and communicate results to senior management.
  • Provide cost report support consistent with allocation methodologies.
  • Manage various ad-hoc financial analyses and present findings to senior leadership.
  • Assist in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • Office-based position with a stable work environment.
  • Opportunities for staff training and development.
  • Exposure to senior management for skill enhancement.
  • Involvement in strategic business initiatives.
  • Flexible travel requirements (0% - 25%).
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.

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