Strategic Financial Analyst & Projects Lead

Highmark Health Company; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented financial analyst to perform financial research and forecasting, develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases, and conduct analytical projects.

The role involves presenting findings to management and coordinating with multiple departments to support strategic decisions. Candidates should have 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience, strong MS Excel/Power BI skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Proven ability to perform financial and business analyses.
• Experience communicating results to management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Management and other departments.
• Develop forecasts and analyze financial reports and trends.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and summaries for leadership.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases for reporting and decision making.
• Lead special financial projects when assigned.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Relationship building

Business acumen

Self-starter under pressure

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Power BI

Job description

Highmark Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented financial analyst to perform financial research and forecasting, develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases, and conduct analytical projects.

The role involves presenting findings to management and coordinating with multiple departments to support strategic decisions. Candidates should have 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience, strong MS Excel/Power BI skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team under pressure.