Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst conducting financial research, forecasts, and reporting for Highmark, a health insurance company. Leading analysis projects and advising management on financial trends and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform financial and business-related research and analysis
  • Prepare forecasts and analyze financial reports, records, trends, and variances
  • Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting
  • Conduct and document financial analysis projects, including data gathering, findings, calculations, ad hoc reports, and report distribution
  • Develop and document business policies and conduct special financial and business-related studies
  • Provide reasoning for variances and make recommendations regarding accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures
  • Advise management on expected outcomes and recommend improvements
  • Present analyses of financial results and trends to all levels of management
  • Coordinate with departments, locations, divisions, subsidiaries, affiliates, outside agencies, and third parties
  • Serve as project lead for special departmental projects and ensure completion within established timeframes
  • Use PC and/or mainframe systems and software to compile reports, graphs, and charts
  • Independently pursue problem solving and document recommendations to management
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance
  • Experience with various computer applications including MS Excel and/or MS Access
  • Experience with Power BI preferred
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Client focused with strong business acumen
  • 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
  • Willingness to travel
  • Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements