Senior Financial Analyst — Hybrid/Remote Forecasting

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a senior financial analyst to lead complex forecasting, budgeting, and reporting efforts. You will partner with leaders to shape financial plans, analyze performance, and guide strategic initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and strong Excel skills. Hybrid work with remote flexibility and a competitive total rewards package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field
• Bonus Points Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality in financial analysis and reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas, and financial data analysis
• Experience working with Workday Financial Management or a similar financial system is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and present complex financial forecasts, budgets, plans, and historical performance to support business decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, expenses, profitability, rate of return, and other key business trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned business units, incorporating historical results, projected revenue, expenses, and business assumptions.
• Perform complex monthly variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses for senior leadership, executive teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders as a financial advisor, providing guidance on financial performance, forecasts, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Support financial analysis for new products, corporate initiatives, and projects, including profitability and competitive impact assessments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting, and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance, problem-solving support, and knowledge sharing to other financial analysts.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a senior financial analyst to lead complex forecasting, budgeting, and reporting efforts. You will partner with leaders to shape financial plans, analyze performance, and guide strategic initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and strong Excel skills. Hybrid work with remote flexibility and a competitive total rewards package are offered.