Strategic Budget & Financial Analytics Analyst (Hybrid)

HCSC Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago seeks an experienced finance professional to support management in developing and monitoring budget/expense data and financial performance metrics for operating expenses.

You will develop cost estimates and forecasting using analytical methods, assist in annual SG&A budgets and monthly forecasts, and produce variance analyses and KPI reporting to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and 4 years experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting OR 7 years in IT Financials.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Ariba, ITAM, ISAM, Clarity, eBudget or equivalent toolset.
• Experience in SSD or ITG budget preparation.
• Customer service skills including managing customers’ expectations and/or vendor relationships.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budget/expense data and financial performance metrics for operating expenses.
• Assist in annual SG&A budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans with business leaders.
• Produce and analyze financial reports, including variance analysis and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate to gather inputs, analyze data, and provide recommendations for targets and resource allocation.
• Create cost estimations and benefit determinations for business cases using forecasting techniques.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Economics or Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Ariba

Clarity

EPBCS

Hyperion

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago seeks an experienced finance professional to support management in developing and monitoring budget/expense data and financial performance metrics for operating expenses.

You will develop cost estimates and forecasting using analytical methods, assist in annual SG&A budgets and monthly forecasts, and produce variance analyses and KPI reporting to guide strategic decisions.