Finance Analyst IV - IT Finance

Position Purpose

Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects. Partner closely with business and finance leadership to deliver insightful analysis, develop measures to track, trend and forecast related impacts of organizational strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Finance, Technology Finance, or technology investment planning, with a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and technology spend.
• Comfortable partnering with both finance and technology leaders to turn financial data into strategic business decisions.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of financial or data analysis experience.
• Preferred Qualifications / Experience: Experience supporting IT functions or previous roles in IT Finance preferred. Strong experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Experience with relevant financial system and project mgmt. tools (e.g. OneStream, Peoplesoft, Workday, ServiceNow PPM, Planview, Apptio).

Additional Responsibilities

• Run pre-established reports as well as development of new reports for internal stakeholders.
• Develop metrics to evaluate financial impact of proposed contracts.
• Contribute commentary/insights into the business units performance based on area specific knowledge and analysis based results/indicators.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Identify and research variances.
• Handle complex and high level financial analysis.
• Present and discuss analysis with upper management.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes, including quarterly forecast submissions, maintenance of a rolling forecast, and assumption-based budget planning with scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner closely with adjacent finance and accounting teams to support month-end close.
• Lead month-end financial reporting, delivering clear variance analysis, key trends, and actionable insights versus forecast and budget to VP-level stakeholders.
• Drive financial and operational analysis through reporting, forecasting support, demand/capacity modeling, workforce metrics, and data-driven insights that inform business decisions.
• Provide financial oversight for technology investments and workforce decisions, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and procurement policies.
• Facilitate financial support for new technology purchases, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement policies, validating financial impact and budget alignment.
• Partner with BTS (Centene's Business Technology Solutions) and operational leaders to support strategic initiatives, drive informed decision-making, and maintain financial transparency.

Pay Range

$87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year

Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.