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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas · 4 hours ago

Manager Corporate Finance and Decision Support

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to their Finance team with an opportunity for a Manager Corporate Finance and Decision Support. This role is pivotal in the development and execution of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, providing strategic financial guidance and analysis to drive data-driven decisions at the executive level.

Financial ServicesHealth Care

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with finance business partners to manage the annual budgeting process, gather financial insights from divisional leaders, and develop accurate and realistic corporate budgets and forecasts. Ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives

Prepare, synthesize, and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders. Highlight key findings, trends, and actionable recommendations for business performance improvements

Monitor financial performance against corporate targets and budgets. Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Address discrepancies and work with teams to implement corrective actions where necessary

Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop KPIs and other decision-support measures to guide business strategy. Ensure that analytics and reporting frameworks provide the insights necessary for executive decision-making

Build and maintain scalable financial models that generate actionable insights for business and investment decisions. Leverage scenario analysis to evaluate potential opportunities and risks, providing the executive team with data-driven recommendations

Support the development of business cases and financial strategies for key growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), product launches, market expansion, and margin improvement efforts. Analyze financial impacts and recommend strategies that drive sustainable growth

Stay informed on general economic, competitive, and market conditions, communicating relevant financial implications to stakeholders. Provide actionable insights on how these factors could impact business operations

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies. Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure adherence to best practices and legal requirements

Partner with the Financial Information Systems team to improve Adaptive Insights functionality. Drive initiatives to automate reporting processes, streamline financial planning systems, and continuously improve forecast and budgeting models

Drive improvements to financial models and reporting processes as the business evolves. Develop repeatable, scalable processes for financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Qualification

Financial PlanningAnalysisAnalytical AbilitiesLeadership ExperienceAccounting Software ProficiencyERP Proficiency

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required

3 years leadership experience required

Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, with a track record of identifying insights from financial information and translating into business analytics and recommendations

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP