Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas · 10 hours ago
Director Financial Planning and Analysis
Missouri
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to their finance leadership team with a new opportunity for a Director Financial Planning & Analysis. This position leads financial planning, management reporting, and overall analysis efforts across the company, providing strategic financial guidance and insights to senior management and key stakeholders.
Financial ServicesHealth Care
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes in alignment with organizational goals and financial targets
Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior management and key stakeholders
Drive financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making and optimize financial performance
Prepare regular financial forecasts and variance analysis, identifying key drivers and trends impacting financial results
Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive management and board meetings
Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, providing recommendations for corrective actions as needed
Analyze financial data and KPIs to assess business performance and support strategic initiatives
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting processes
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to financial reporting and planning
Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, operations management or business required
Minimum ten (10) years' experience in finance, preferably in the healthcare or health insurance industry
Minimum 3 years in a managerial/leadership role is required
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, support business planning, and drive operational efficiency initiatives; Acts as a trusted advisor to department leaders and executives
Ability to translate complex or ambiguous concepts to actionable items
Familiarity with Enterprise-Scale ERP and Financial Planning Systems, such as Workday and Adaptive Insights
Familiarity with data warehouses and interfacing with BI and analytics software; expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience in cost accounting for federal government contracts, and familiarity with government contract compliance is preferred
Preferred
Master's degree in related field preferred
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
5% 401(k) plan matching
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Company
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is a mutual insurance company provides Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Life Insurance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt All
President and CEO
Kevin Cohen
Chief Technology Officer
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