Manager Corporate Finance and Decision Support

Overview

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Finance team and has an opportunity for a Manager, Corporate Finance and Decision Support. This position plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, leading a team of financial analysts and providing strategic financial guidance and analysis to drive data‑driven decisions at the executive level.

The manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop comprehensive financial strategies, ensure effective budgeting and forecasting, and support business growth initiatives. The role works closely with the Director of FP&A to align financial planning efforts with the company’s overall strategic goals and objectives. 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.

Collaborate with finance business partners to manage the annual budgeting process, gather financial insights from divisional leaders, and develop accurate and realistic corporate budgets and forecasts.

Ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and prepare, synthesize, and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders.

Highlight key findings, trends, and actionable recommendations for business performance improvements.

Monitor financial performance against corporate targets and budgets, conduct in‑depth analyses of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and address discrepancies to implement corrective actions where necessary.

Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop KPIs and other decision‑support measures to guide business strategy, ensuring that analytics and reporting frameworks provide the insights necessary for executive decision‑making.

Build and maintain scalable financial models that generate actionable insights for business and investment decisions, leveraging scenario analysis to evaluate potential opportunities and risks.

Support the development of business cases and financial strategies for key growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, product launches, market expansion, and margin improvement efforts.

Analyze financial impacts and recommend strategies that drive sustainable growth, staying informed on general economic, competitive, and market conditions and communicating relevant financial implications to stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies, collaborating with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure adherence to best practices and legal requirements.

Partner with the Financial Information Systems team to improve Adaptive Insights functionality, drive initiatives to automate reporting processes, streamline financial planning systems, and continuously improve forecast and budgeting models.

Drive improvements to financial models and reporting processes as the business evolves, developing repeatable, scalable processes for financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.

3 years of leadership experience.

Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, with a track record of identifying insights from financial information and translating them into business analytics and recommendations.

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with Adaptive Insights preferred.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

High level of integrity and strong attention to detail.

Bonus: 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, substantial financial modeling and/or scenario planning experience preferred.

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package.

Incentive pay program (EPIP).

Health, Vision, Dental insurance.

6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and…