Strategic Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Reporting

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform financial and business-related research, forecast trends, and develop spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting. You will conduct analyses and document findings to support management decisions.

The role requires 5–10 years in accounting/finance, strong communication, and the ability to self-manage and work with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of analyses and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• 5–10 years of relevant progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Experience with MS Excel and/or MS Access.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relationship building with clients and business units.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with management and other departments to report on project status, outcomes, and deadlines.
• Lead financial analysis projects including data gathering, analysis, and reporting of results.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases for forecasting and reporting.
• Provide recommendations to improve outcomes related to reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Coordinate with management and other parties to ensure timely completion of projects.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Relationship building

Client focus

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform financial and business-related research, forecast trends, and develop spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting. You will conduct analyses and document findings to support management decisions.

The role requires 5–10 years in accounting/finance, strong communication, and the ability to self-manage and work with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of analyses and reports.