Financial Data Analyst III

Centene Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

Centene is seeking a finance-focused data analyst to support the organization with financial data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The role combines financial analysis tools with data analytics to generate, interpret, and present insights that guide leadership decisions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of statistical or data analysis experience, strong Excel and SQL skills, and familiarity with government reporting and month-end close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of statistical or data analysis experience.
• Experience with financial analysis focused on month end close, government reporting, and financial forecasting.
• General knowledge of analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and support accurate financial reporting and accrual analysis.
• Identify financial trends and developments, analyze underlying drivers, and present findings to leadership.
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Support business initiatives through data analysis, identification of implementation barriers and user acceptance testing of various systems.
• Diagnose problems and identify opportunities for process redesign and improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Position summary:

This position is responsible for the financial data analytic needs of the organization. The position will use a combination of financial analysis tools and techniques as well as data analysis tools and technologies to generate, analyze, report, and interpret financial and other data used across the organization. Analyze financial trends and support financial reporting and business decision-making. Lead various financial data analysis projects.

Key Details:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT

Strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting are highly preferred.

SQL experience with the ability to independently pull and analyze data is highly preferred. Foundational SQL experience with a strong willingness to learn may also be considered.

Insurance industry experience is highly preferred.

• Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and support accurate financial reporting and accrual analysis.
• Identify financial trends and developments, analyze underlying drivers, and present findings to leadership.
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Support business initiatives through data analysis, identification of implementation barriers and user acceptance testing of various systems.
• Diagnose problems and identify opportunities for process redesign and improvement.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of statistical or data analysis experience.
• Experience with financial analysis focused on month end close, government reporting, and financial forecasting.
• General knowledge of analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Applications.

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act