Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

This job performs financial and business related research and analysis such as the preparation of forecasts and/or analysis of financial reports, records and trends; develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting; and is responsible for conducting and documenting financial analysis projects.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and display effective communication skills
• Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions
• Communicate with other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems
• Communicate with Management at Highmark, subsidiaries, affiliates, and other third parties regarding project status and completion deadlines
• Advise management of expected outcomes and recommend ways to improve outcomes
• Conduct presentations to all levels of management summarizing analysis of financial results and trends
• Perform financial and business related analysis
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret appropriate financial and statistical data
• Develop and/or document business policies, conduct special financial and business related studies, and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses
• Conduct financial and business related analyses and research including the preparation of forecasts and/or analysis of trends
• Analyze financial reports and records
• Provide reasoning for variances and make recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures
• Independently pursue fundamental problem solving and document recommendations to management
• Facilitate analysis and reporting
• Utilize computer to input, retrieve, or display accounting information
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases
• Utilize PC and/or mainframe based systems and software; compile and prepare reports, graphs, and charts of data developed
• Serve as a project lead for special projects within the department
• Lead and document financial analysis projects including the preparation of ad hoc reports: gathering of data, analysis, documentation of findings, calculation of results, and generation of reports for distribution
• Coordinate activities to ensure projects advance properly and are completed within established timeframes
• Make recommendations based on findings when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5–10 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance required
• Licenses/Certifications: None required

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Client focused with strong business acumen
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units
• Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with various computer applications including MS Excel and/or MS Access
• Experience with Power BI (preferred)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Position Type: Office-based
• Teaches/trains others regularly: Occasionally
• Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Rarely
• Works primarily out-of-the-office selling products/services: Never
• Physical work site required: Yes
• Lifting up to 10 pounds: Constantly
• Lifting 10 to 25 pounds: Occasionally
• Lifting 25 to 50 pounds: Never
• Travel Requirement: 0%–25%
• Language (Other Than English): None

Pay

Pay Range: $72,700.00 – $116,600.00 annually. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.