Manager Financial Planning and Cost Analysis

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Finance Planning Manager to oversee forecasting cycles, reporting, and financial analysis for enterprise initiatives. You will lead cost allocations, model enhancements, and risk/opportunity review with senior leaders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related field; a Master’s is preferred. At least 5 years in finance with management experience is expected, and CMA/CPA credentials are a plus. Travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct management responsibilities including hiring, termination decisions, coaching, and staff development.
• Direct completion of revenue, claim, and administrative expense components of the forecast and communicate results to senior management.
• Provide cost information support and prepare cost reports using allocation methodologies to the business.
• Manage ad-hoc financial analyses and communicate results to senior leadership.
• Train, coach and develop staff members.

Skills

Business Consulting

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Financial Forecasting and Modeling

Operational Planning

Business Process Improvement

Business Analysis

Written & Oral Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting

Master’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Company : enGen Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job manages all facets of the planning/forecasting cycles for the Organization. These facets include but are not limited to: reporting, financial analysis, variance analysis, bid process support, administrative cost allocations, forecast model enhancement, and the period to period risk and opportunities process. The incumbent manages the completion of other ad-hoc financial planning activities and assist in the development and review of business cases for strategic initiatives. Train, coach and develop staff members.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. Direct the completion of revenue, claim and administrative expense components of the forecast and communicate results to Senior Management. Provide cost information support and prepare cost reports consistent with allocation methodologies to the business. Manage the completion of various ad-hoc financial analyses and communicate results to Sr leadership. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Preferred Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Required 5 years in Finance 3 years in a management role.
• Preferred None.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Required None.
• Preferred Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

SKILLS

• Business Consulting Analytical Skills
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Developing Relationships Leadership
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Operational Planning
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills Prioritizing
• Languages (other than English) None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type Office-Based Teaches / trains others regularly Frequently Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Frequently Works primarily out-of the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Does Not Apply Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Does Not Apply Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.