Financial Analyst

Blue Cross of Idaho (BCI) is seeking a Financial Analyst II to provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis support to vice presidents and directors across the organization. This role is part of our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, which leads the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes and helps leaders understand and manage their budgets. You’ll work closely with leaders, turn financial information into clear, practical insights, and help them make informed decisions.

This role also supports project financial reporting and analysis.

This role reports to the Manager, Finance and is located in Meridian, Idaho. A hybrid work schedule is supported.

Minimum of 3 years of finance, budgeting, or related business experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and expense variance analysis
• Ability to explain financial concepts simply to non-finance audiences
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities under the pressure of competing deadlines

• Workday Adaptive Planning experience
• Health insurance industry experience
• Experience with project financial reporting or cost-benefit analysis
• Comfort working in a changing environment and helping shape new processes
• Desire to master new ERP and planning systems

• Work with assigned vice presidents and directors to build, monitor, and manage their administrative expense budgets
• Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for your area, establishing forecasts based on trends, plans, and business input
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, perform variance analysis, and work with leaders to develop actions that improve performance
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and trends, and recommend financial actions aligned with organizational goals

• Support monthly project financial reporting, including tracking spending against budget and forecast
• Review project cost-benefit analyses and work with project managers on financial inputs

• Prepare clear, concise summaries and presentations that turn financial results into insights and action
• Exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential information
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and templates
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range is $66,353 - $92,894. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance).

The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, travel requirements, internal equity, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data. At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position.

Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.

We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self-care…