Sr Financial Planning Analyst

Independence Blue Cross; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to enhance financial planning and reporting processes. This role involves collaborating with business partners to prepare budgets, variance reports, and engage senior leadership on financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple business priorities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with financial budgets required.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with department management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly general ledger closing journal entries and variance analysis.
• Provides accurate and detailed reporting and analysis of results.
• Maintains monthly forecasting process.

Skills

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

Job description

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Bring your drive for excellence, teamwork, and customer commitment to Independence. Join us as we renew and reimagine the future of health care. Together, we will achieve our mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to analyze, monitor, and budget administrative expenses and headcount for their areas of responsibility. In this role, you will participate in the monthly close, compare and analyze actual to budget expenses, prepare and present monthly management and ad hoc reports, and create annual budgets working with your business partners across the organization.

To be successful in this role, you will need be well-versed in data and financial analysis, have strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly general ledger closing journal entries and variance analysis to aid in financial statement closing decisions.
• Provide accurate, detailed and summary reporting and analysis of results, trends, and issues impacting business areas.
• Prepares monthly variance reports for timely distribution to the management team. These reports include summaries of admin expense performance, specialized headcount reports and any exception reports that may be required. Reviews and analyzes variance to provide explanations for management.
• Maintains monthly forecasting/outlook process; partners with business to highlight risks and opportunities in transparent and consultative manner.
• Coordinates any changes needed to facilitate new cost centers, reorganizations, or employee transfers.
• Performs other duties & special projects as required.
• Prepare and provide ad-hoc reporting and support as required using Hyperion, PeopleSoft, and other tools available.
• Engages business partners to understand financial and business performance and to foster well-informed decisions
• Acts as the business’s trusted advisor and supports them in attaining their business and financial results
• Ensure business partners have appropriate reporting, transparency, and education on financial plan, year-over-year variances, trends, and areas of concern.
• Communicates on a routine basis with Senior Finance Leadership as well as all levels of leadership in the client group supported.
• Translates statistical data into trends and projections of future performance. Targets additional areas for continued improvement and efficiency within current trends and future projections.
• Creates and maintains operational/financial measurement models and reports as required by Sr. Management
• Manages financial business cases and ensures cost/benefit analysis is complete prior to project start, if necessary
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years’ experience working with financial budgets required.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and strong presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with department management and the ability to work in an independent environment is essential.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented, as well as above-average problem-solving/analytical skills required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, and Word) as well as PeopleSoft & Hyperion software is required.
• Understanding of budget/forecast principles and performance management activities
• General understanding of accounting principles and concepts (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, etc.)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to work with business unit partners and corporate management
• The ability to manage projects and customer expectations to a successful conclusion is essential.
  
  

Hybrid

Independence has implemented a “Hybrid” model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the “Hybrid” model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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