FP&A Manager — Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead a finance team and partner with operating divisions. You will drive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while helping senior leaders make informed financial decisions.

This role focuses on stewardship of enterprise resources, integration of analytics into financial management, and collaboration with finance units to align operating plans with corporate goals. A hybrid-flex work model is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required or considered with equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in related field; in lieu of degree, 10+ years may suffice.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team and partner with operating divisions across budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Develop annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts aligned with enterprise goals.
• Integrate metrics, analytics and informatics into financial management strategies.
• Explain long- and short-term implications of initiatives to senior management.
• Collaborate with finance units to align long-term expenses with pricing and affordability targets.
• Advise executives on financial matters and drive strategic decision making.
• Support business case development including staffing and performance modeling.
• Monitor actual performance against business cases and provide ongoing reporting.
• Ensure reporting and cost allocations meet financial models and stakeholder needs.
• Communicate effectively with COO leadership to maintain focus on goals.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Finance Strategy

Financial Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Financial Management

Financial Performance

Financial Planning and Analysis

FP&A

Financial Resources

Operating Budgets

Operational performance

People Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead a finance team and partner with operating divisions. You will drive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while helping senior leaders make informed financial decisions.

This role focuses on stewardship of enterprise resources, integration of analytics into financial management, and collaboration with finance units to align operating plans with corporate goals. A hybrid-flex work model is available.