Internal Ops Budgets/Fin Analyst III

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Health Care Service Corp. is seeking a finance professional to support management in budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling for operating expenses of an insurance-focused business.

You will update models, develop cost estimates and analyze performance metrics to guide strategic decisions. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with business leaders to prepare SG&A budgets, monthly forecasts and long-term plans, and you will produce variance and KPI reports to drive resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and 4 years business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials OR 7 years business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Ariba, ITAM, ISAM, Clarity, eBudget.
• Experience in SSD or ITG budget preparation.
• Customer service skills including managing customers’ expectations and/or vendor relationships.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint.
• Detail orientated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budget/expense data and financial performance metrics for operating expenses.
• Create financial models and cost estimations for business cases.
• Assist in annual SG&A budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Produce and analyze variance, staffing, and corporate financial reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Forecasting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Ariba

ITAM

ISAM

Clarity

eBudget

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing support to all levels of management in the development and monitoring of budget/expense data and financial performance metrics for insurance company operating expenses through updating and creating new financial models. Developing cost estimations and benefit determination for business cases, utilizing computer assisted analytical and forecasting techniques.

Assists in the development and preparation of annual SG&A budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans by collaborating with business leaders to gather inputs, analyze financial data, and provide recommendations for financial targets and resource allocation.

In addition, produce and analyze financial reports, i.e. variance analysis, staffing analysis, corporate reporting for Budget vs Actual, financial metric reporting.

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.

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Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and 4 years business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials OR 7 years business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials.
• PeopleSoft, Ariba, ITAM, ISAM, Clarity, eBudget and experience with at least one tool or comparable.
• Experience in SSD or ITG budget preparation.
• Customer service skills including managing customers’ expectations and/or vendor relationships.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint.
• Detail orientated.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with business/financial modeling/business case cost estimation and forecasting.
• Knowledge of building financial models and creating KPI Dashboards; including ROI models for business case development and forecasting.
• Manage internal business partners ad-hoc projects and collaborate in a heavily matrix environment.
• Able to solve problems independently, detailed oriented and can summarize large amounts of data into key points.
• Oracle ERP, EPBCS, Hyperion, Tableau, Alteryx, and SQL.
• Working Experience in Healthcare, Insurance, or Government Industry.

Pay Transparency Statement

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• plus other incentives

We offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range $55,900.00 - $123,500.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.

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Company Overview

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

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