Corporate Financial Analyst II or III

About the Role

This position supports monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts, developing and reporting on operational and financial performance metrics, and communicating financial results to finance leadership, divisional leaders and key stakeholders. This role collaborates with Finance Functions (Actuarial, Risk Adjustment, Accounting, Risk Management, etc.) to support financial analysis and insight generation for subsidiary executives. This position requires evaluating complex financial performance, conducting advanced forecasts, and delivering strategic insights to support executive decision-making. This position plays a critical role in providing strategic financial guidance and analysis to support data driven decisions at the Line of Business and/or Subsidiary levels.

This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and board exhibits.
• Perform analysis of financial data and develop comprehensive financial models to provide strategic insights and support high-level business decisions.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including in-depth variance analysis and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and track financial performance against established corporate targets and budgets, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data (grow and utilize data science capabilities) to highlight trends, risks, leading indicators, business statistics, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize scalable analytical models that produce fact-based data analysis and insights to support business, investment, and cash planning decisions.
• Assist in the development of business cases and recommendations on financial strategies focused on business growth/market presence and margin improvement such as M&A support, product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts.
• Support long-term strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze critical financial information, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Support the coordination and consolidation of functional expense and revenue forecasts, incorporating an understanding of actuarial concepts for premium and claims projections, while enhancing visibility and accuracy across the organization.
• Prepare high-level financial presentations for senior management, stakeholders, and board of directors.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, advising on best practices.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and coordinate special projects as required.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging financial practices, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.

Corporate Financial Analyst II - Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis.

Benefits

• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
• Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire