Hybrid Lead Financial Analyst - Forecasting & Strategy

Highmark Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a seasoned financial analyst to perform financial and business analysis, forecasts, and trend evaluations. The role develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to support reporting and decision making.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in accounting/finance, proficiency with MS Excel/Access, and strong communication skills to present analyses to management and executives. Hybrid schedule; onsite work three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• 7-10 years of related experience in Accounting and/or Finance including leading projects of varying size and complexity.
• Experience with MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Responsibilities

• Display effective communication skills.
• Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions.
• Communicate with management at the Organization, subsidiaries, affiliates, other third parties, etc. as to project status and completion deadlines.
• Lead and document financial analysis projects including the preparation of ad hoc reports; data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Provide reasoning for variances and recommendations regarding reserves, assets, and expenditures.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Relationship building

Client focused

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a seasoned financial analyst to perform financial and business analysis, forecasts, and trend evaluations. The role develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to support reporting and decision making.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in accounting/finance, proficiency with MS Excel/Access, and strong communication skills to present analyses to management and executives. Hybrid schedule; onsite work three days weekly.