Director Financial Planning and Analysis

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our finance leadership team with a new opportunity for a Director of Financial Planning & Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Finance leadership team and has an opportunity for a Director Financial Planning & Analysis. This position leads financial planning, management reporting, and overall analysis efforts across the company, including consolidating financial plans and forecasts as well as synthesizing prepared data to deliver outlooks and insights.

Provides senior and executive management with both financial reporting and business analysis for strategic and tactical decision-making. Gathers financial and business performance data, analyzes, and compares it to previous periods, and develops financial recommendations to support overall strategic direction. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the development and/or improvement of financial planning and reporting processes across the organization.

This role works with various members of the operations and finance executive teams and is viewed by the organization as a trusted strategic finance partner in ongoing decision-making for the Company overall.“This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”
* ** Make a Positive Impact:
** Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
* ** Lead and Inspire:
** Guide and mentor your team to achieve their full potential and success.
* ** Family*
* ** Comes First**:
Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
* ** Dynamic Work Environment:
** Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
* ** Stability:
** 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
** What you’ll do
*** 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.
** What you need
*** 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.
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
*** 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.
** Bonus if you have
*** Master's degree in…