Sr. Financial Analyst, Strategic Investments

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• Posted on October 22, 2026

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• Hybrid
• Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FINAN
  006342

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 Sr. Financial Analyst serves as an advanced analytical expert responsible for leading complex financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis that directly influence business decisions and organizational strategy. The role applies deep subject matter expertise to interpret financial results, assess trends, develop sophisticated models, and provide guidance to other analysts on best practices and analytical techniques. Operating with substantial independence, the Finance Analyst IV drives continuous improvement in financial processes, enhances reporting frameworks, and shapes decision‑support capabilities across the organization.

The position also contributes significantly to functional outcomes by delivering high‑impact insights, refining methodologies, and supporting cross‑functional partners in achieving unit goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead Advanced Financial Modeling & Decision-Support Analysis
  • Build, refine, and optimize complex financial models that support forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning
  • Analyze financial performance trends and variances, synthesizing findings into insights that inform senior leadership decisions
  • Recommend actions to improve financial outcomes, mitigate risks, or capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Ensure modeling assumptions, methods, and outputs meet high standards for accuracy, transparency, and rigor
• Direct Forecasting, Budgeting, & Multi-Period Financial Planning
  • Lead development of multi‑year forecasts and annual budgets by coordinating assumptions, validating inputs, and integrating cross‑functional information
  • Assess risks and opportunities within budget and forecast submissions, providing guidance to teams on model structure and analytical approach
  • Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario evaluations to highlight potential impacts of economic, operational, or strategic changes
  • Present financial projections and drivers to leadership in clear, actionable formats
• Monitor Financial Performance & Enhance Reporting Frameworks
  • Oversee advanced reporting and analytical tools that track financial performance, key metrics, and variances against plan
  • Identify trends, anomalies, or emerging issues in financial results, and recommend methodologies to improve visibility and accuracy
  • Standardize and enhance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting templates to support consistency and decision quality
  • Evaluate reporting processes and propose changes that reduce manual effort and increase analytical value
• Provide Technical Guidance & Analytical Leadership to Peers
  • Serve as a subject matter expert by mentoring less experienced analysts on…