Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

Highmark

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5 years in Finance
  • 3 years in a management role
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in relevant field
  • Preferred: CMA or CPA certification

Responsibilities

  • Perform hiring, coaching, and performance management for department staff
  • Plan and oversee daily operations and implement necessary policies
  • Direct revenue forecasts and communicate results to Senior Management
  • Prepare cost reports based on allocation methodologies
  • Complete ad-hoc financial analyses and present findings to leadership
  • Support bid processes and administrative cost allocations
  • Manage period-to-period risk and opportunities assessments

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership development and coaching
  • Involvement in strategic business case reviews
  • Possibility for budgetary authority
  • Exposure to senior management and decision-making processes
  • 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 fieldorrelevant 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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