Manager Budgets & Finance

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,300; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking a strategic financial analyst to provide analysis, forecasting, and reporting to IT and CS leadership. You will develop financial models, dashboards, and management presentations to support executive decisions and cost transparency.

The role requires leadership experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in financial modeling and budgeting, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance with 6 years experience in a corporate accounting and/or financial area or 9 years experience in a corporate accounting and/or financial area.
• Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience in leading/supervising teams.
• Strategically oriented; conflict resolution skills; effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and excellent financial and business acumen skills.
• Knowledge with investment valuation techniques including ROI, NPV, EVA, RBC.
• Knowledge of financial and/or resource modeling.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication with demonstrated ability to present to large groups.
• 2 Years planning and budget experience.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-support recommendations to IT and CS leadership to drive business objectives, financial accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to develop financial transparency through clear reporting, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Forecast labor and non-labor utilization to meet spending and chargeback targets.
• Develop financial models, report requirements, and analytics for executive decision-making.
• Support investments, procurement initiatives, and RFP processes with cost analyses.
• Maintain HIPAA and corporate compliance in all analyses and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership / people management

Communication skills

Budgeting / planning

Interpersonal skills

Valuation techniques

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Economics/Finance

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

Job Summary

Provide strategic financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-support recommendations to IT and CS leadership to drive business objectives, financial accountability, and operational efficiency. Partner closely with business leaders to develop financial transparency through clear, actionable reporting, dashboards, and management presentations, while forecasting labor and non-labor utilization to meet spending and chargeback targets. Support executive decision-making by gathering business requirements and translating them into financial models, operational metrics, and reporting solutions. Conduct scenario planning, what-if analysis, business case development, ROI evaluations, and vendor governance activities to support investments, procurement initiatives, and RFP processes. Collaborate across Finance, Procurement, and business teams to enhance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, cost transparency, and financial performance management. Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, ad hoc analyses, and financial close activities while ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Leverage internal and external data sources to deliver business intelligence, generate strategic insights, and influence key decisions through effective communication and presentation. Maintain strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders, uphold HIPAA and corporate compliance requirements, safeguard confidential information, and support special projects and organizational initiatives as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance with 6 years experience in a corporate accounting and/or financial area or 9 years experience in a corporate accounting and/or financial area.
• Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience in leading/supervising teams.
• Strategically oriented; conflict resolution skills; effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and excellent financial and business acumen skills.
• Knowledge with investment valuation techniques including ROI, NPV, EVA, RBC.
• Knowledge of financial and/or resource modeling.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication with demonstrated ability to present to large groups.
• 2 Years planning and budget experience.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience managing direct reports.
• Financial experience in areas relevant to assigned HCSC divisions such as Information Technology, Customer Service, Call Centers (inquiries), Claims Processing, Information Management, etc.
• Experience with project and portfolio accounting.
• Ability to travel including overnight stays, once or twice a year.
• Experience with financial management of IT Equipment/Software.

This is a flex (hybrid) role, 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.

Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From 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. The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Base Pay Range $102,000.00 - $184,300.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• 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

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. 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.

Accommodation Statement

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.

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.

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