Sr. Finance Analyst

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

The Finance Analyst III leads complex financial analyses, modeling, and forecasting activities that support strategic decisions and operational performance across the organization. The role applies full professional proficiency to analyze results, monitor trends, investigate variances, and recommend actions that improve financial outcomes. With moderate decision‑making authority, the Finance Analyst III refines analytical methods, enhances reporting tools, and influences work processes within the team.

The position also serves as a technical resource to colleagues by sharing expertise, supporting cross‑functional initiatives, and contributing meaningfully to team goals and financial planning processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Lead Complex Financial Analysis & Decision-Support Modeling
  • Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to evaluate performance, assess scenarios, and support strategic and operational decisions
  • Conduct detailed analysis of financial results, identifying drivers of performance and translating insights into meaningful recommendations
  • Investigate variances against forecasts, budgets, and historical trends, and elevate significant issues when needed
  • Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for leaders, using visualizations and narrative explanations where appropriate
• Support Forecasting, Budgeting, & Multi-Period Financial Planning
  • Contribute to the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by preparing schedules, assumptions, and supporting analyses
  • Validate inputs and assumptions to ensure accuracy, alignment, and consistency with organizational expectations
  • Model alternative scenarios to assess financial risks and opportunities, and recommend adjustments as conditions evolve
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to gather data, refine assumptions, and ensure shared understanding of financial drivers
• Monitor Business Performance, Variances, & Key Financial Metrics
  • Track actual performance against expectations, flag emerging trends, and provide timely updates to stakeholders
  • Conduct root‑cause analysis for material variances and prepare summaries that explain financial impacts and underlying factors
  • Maintain dashboards, reports, and scorecards that communicate financial performance and operational insights
  • Recommend metric enhancements or new indicators that improve visibility into financial health
• Serve as a subject matter resource to business partners by translating financial data into operational insights and actionable recommendations
• Participate in cross‑functional projects, ensuring financial implications are rigorously analyzed and clearly communicated
• Collaborate with departments such as Operations, Actuary, or Product to evaluate initiatives, interpret financial outcomes, or support business cases
• Communicate complex concepts to non‑financial partners in a clear, accessible manner
• Improve Analytical Processes, Tools, & Team Capabilities
  • Recommend improvements to financial processes, modeling approaches, or reporting tools to enhance accuracy and…