Benefits Finance & Strategy Lead

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Sr. Benefits Planning Analyst to manage the financial planning, modeling, and oversight of enterprise-wide Health & Welfare programs, collaborating with brokers, actuaries, and internal teams to ensure precise financial operations and compliance.

You will lead annual and multi-year budgeting, develop cost management strategies, and deliver forward-looking insights that influence plan design, funding, and enterprise cost management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience owning enterprise‑level financial processes and managing high‑dollar, high‑volume operations.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-wide financial strategy and performance for Health & Welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA.
• Lead financial modeling, including claims trend analysis, PEPM modeling, rate setting, and scenario forecasting.
• Accountable for financial accuracy, reconciliation, and reporting of approximately $3.3MM in weekly benefits expenditures for Anthem medical plan.
• Analyze cost drivers, utilization patterns, and long-term financial risks; translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Deliver executive-level financial reporting and insights to senior leadership, auditors, and carriers.

Skills

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Excel

Data analytics

Communication with leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

CEBS, CPA, SPHR preferred

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Sr. Benefits Planning Analyst to manage the financial planning, modeling, and oversight of enterprise-wide Health & Welfare programs, collaborating with brokers, actuaries, and internal teams to ensure precise financial operations and compliance.

You will lead annual and multi-year budgeting, develop cost management strategies, and deliver forward-looking insights that influence plan design, funding, and enterprise cost management.