Financial Consultant Manager

Elevance Health (Anthem); Shipley Corner (MD); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in Maryland is seeking a Financial Consultant Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and process improvements across the organization. The role emphasizes collaboration with auditors and business partners to optimize ROI and capital expenditure decisions.

The position requires a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance with 6+ years in budgeting, forecasting and accounting reporting; an MBA, CPA CMA FSA CFA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 6 years budgeting, forecasting, and accounting financial reporting experience.
• MBA preferred. CPA, CMA, FSA and/or CFA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal business processes, data flow, controls and our financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects focusing on business process improvement initiatives and, in some departments, helps to create innovative financial system solutions to minimize manual or repetitive functions.
• Consults with and provides management with solutions and recommended actions.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced team members.
• Conducts and documents complex financial analyses and research fields, including financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital and investment.
• Provides detailed analysis and reporting for leadership, working closely with internal and external auditors.
• Works with business partners to identify and implement strategic projects that support company goals.
• Leads M&A and other system integration projects.
• Ensures adherence to capitalization and depreciation policies for supported functions across the enterprise.
• Responsible for enterprise or business unit processes related to business case development, ROI analysis, cost and benefit realization.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

CPA CMA FSA CFA preferred

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-10-08

Position Title:

Financial Consultant Manager

Job Description:

Financial Consultant Manager

Location:

This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week at our Hanover, MD location, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Leads projects and focuses on business process improvement initiatives and in some departments will help to create innovative financial system solutions to minimize manual or repetitive functions.
• Consults with and provides management with solutions and recommended actions.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced team members.
• Conducts and documents complex financial and business-related analyses and research fields, including financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital and investment.
• Provides detailed analysis and reporting for leadership, working closely with company internal and external auditors.
• Works with business partners to identify and implement strategic projects that support company goals.
• Leads M&A and other system integration projects.
• Ensures adherence to capitalization and depreciation policies for supported functions across the enterprise.
• Responsible for enterprise or business unit processes related to business case development, ROI analysis, cost and benefit realization and other support of the company's investments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 6 years budgeting, forecasting, and accounting financial reporting experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• MBA preferred. CPA, CMA, FSA and/or CFA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal business processes, data flow, controls and our financial systems preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location, the salary* range for this specific position is $107,772 to $161,658

Location: Maryland

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

AFA > Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our membe