Financial Analyst

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a skilled financial analyst to perform research and forecasting, develop reports, and analyze financial trends. The role involves maintaining databases and presenting findings to management, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The position requires 3–5 years in Accounting or Finance, strong MS Excel/Power BI skills, and a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience. Travel is required and the candidate will collaborate across the company to support strategic

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong MS Excel and/or MS Access skills.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with management and across departments to report project status.
• Conduct financial and business analyses and develop forecasts.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases for reporting and analysis.
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses and document findings.
• Provide recommendations to improve outcomes and controls.
• Prepare charts and reports for management review.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Client focus

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Power BI

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This job performs financial and business related research and analysis such as the preparation of forecasts and/or analysis of financial reports, records and trends; develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting; and is responsible for conducting and documenting financial analysis projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively. Display effective communication skills. Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions. Communicate with other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems. Communicate with Management at Highmark, subsidiaries, affiliates, other third parties, etc. as to project status and completion deadlines. Advise management of expected outcomes, and recommending ways to improve the outcomes. Conduct presentation to all levels of management in order to provide a summary of analysis regarding financial results and trends. Communicate with Management as to project status and completion deadlines. Perform financial and business related analysis. Analyze, evaluate and interpret appropriate financial and statistical data. Develop and/or document business policies, conducts special financial and business related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses. Conduct financial and business related analyses and research including the preparation of forecasts and/or analysis of trends. Analyze financial reports and records. Provide reasoning for variances and make recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Advise management of expected outcomes, and recommend ways to improve the outcomes. Independently pursue fundamental problem solving and documents the recommendations to management. Facilitate analysis and reporting Utilize computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases. Utilize PC and/or mainframe based systems and software, compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data developed. Serve as a project lead for special projects within the department. Lead and document financial analysis projects including the preparation of ad hoc reports; to include but not limited to; gathering of data, analysis, documentation of findings, and calculation of results and generation of reports for distribution. Coordinate activities to ensure the project is advancing properly and to ensure the project is completed within the timeframes established. Included in this process will be communication with Management at Highmark, subsidiaries, affiliates, other third parties, etc. as to project status and completion deadlines. Make recommendations based on findings when necessary. Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance. Experience with various computer applications to include MS Excel and/or MS Access Preferred Experience with Power BI

SKILLS

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Client focused with strong business acumen
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units
• Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Does this role supervise/manage other employees? No

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Is Travel Required? Yes

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.

PAY RANGE

Minimum: $62,700.00 Pay Range Maximum: $97,200.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

EEO/DEI STATEMENTS

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.