Lead Financial Analyst

Highmark Health; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial analyst to perform in-depth financial and business-related research and analysis. This role involves preparing forecasts, analyzing financial reports, and developing spreadsheets and databases for effective reporting. You will collaborate with various departments to present findings and make strategic recommendations. With a focus on communication and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact financial outcomes significantly. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and business-related analysis.
• Prepare forecasts and analyze financial reports.
• Facilitate analysis and reporting.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Client-focused with strong business acumen

Self-starter capable of working under pressure

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job performs financial and business-related research and analysis such as preparing forecasts and analyzing financial reports, records, and trends. It develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting, and is responsible for conducting and documenting financial analysis projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Display effective communication skills.
• Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions.
• Communicate with other departments and outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Communicate with management regarding project status and deadlines.
• Advise management on expected outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Present analysis summaries to all management levels regarding financial results and trends.
• Perform financial and business-related analysis.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret financial and statistical data.
• Develop and document business policies, conduct financial studies, and collaborate with other departments.
• Prepare forecasts and analyze trends.
• Analyze financial reports and records.
• Provide reasoning for variances and make recommendations on reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Pursue problem-solving independently and document recommendations.
• Facilitate analysis and reporting.
• Utilize computers to input, retrieve, or display accounting information.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Use PC and mainframe systems to compile reports, graphs, and charts.
• Lead special financial analysis projects, including data gathering, analysis, documentation, and report generation.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure timely completion and communicate status to management.
• Make recommendations based on findings when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience/education as determined by the company.
• 7-10 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance, including project leadership.
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Access.

Preferred

• None

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Client-focused with strong business acumen.
• Self-starter capable of working under pressure independently and in teams.
• Strategic thinking and proactive action to build trust.
• Problem-solving capabilities.

Additional Information

Travel: 0-25%

Position: Office-based, with occasional travel and training responsibilities.

Physical Demands: Lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally; physical work site required.

Compliance: Adheres to ethical, legal standards, HIPAA, and company policies.

Salary Range: $67,500 - $126,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Highmark Health is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].