Finance & Strategy Analyst - Lead Financial Projects

Highmark Health; Mississippi; On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced financial analyst to perform forecasting, analysis of financial reports, and trend reviews. You will build and maintain spreadsheets and databases to support reporting and decision-making, and lead finance projects ensuring timely completion.

Responsibilities include presenting analyses to management, explaining variances, and developing business policies. The role requires strong Excel/Access skills and experience with Power BI, with travel to various

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required.
• 5–10 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Access, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and business related analyses.
• Prepare forecasts and analyze trends.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases for analysis and reporting.
• Lead financial analysis projects including ad hoc reports and data gathering.
• Coordinate activities to ensure project progress and timely completion.
• Communicate with management on project status and deadlines.

Skills

relationship building

strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Power BI

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced financial analyst to perform forecasting, analysis of financial reports, and trend reviews. You will build and maintain spreadsheets and databases to support reporting and decision-making, and lead finance projects ensuring timely completion.

Responsibilities include presenting analyses to management, explaining variances, and developing business policies. The role requires strong Excel/Access skills and experience with Power BI, with travel to various