Corporate Financial Analyst II or III

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our FP&A team and has a new opportunity for Corporate Financial Analyst. This position supports monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts, developing and reporting on operational and financial performance metrics, communicating financial results to finance leadership, divisional leaders and key stakeholders.

This position collaborates with Finance Functions (Actuarial, Risk Adjustment, Accounting, Risk Management, etc.) to support financial analysis and insight generation for subsidiary executives.
This position requires evaluating complex financial performance, conducting advanced forecasts, and delivering strategic insights to support executive decision-making. This position plays a critical role in providing strategic financial guidance and analysis to support data driven decisions at the Line of Business and/or Subsidiary levels.
“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.”
* ** Family*
* ** Comes First**:
Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
* ** Professional Growth Opportunities:
** Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
* ** Dynamic Work Environment:
** Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
* ** Stability:
** 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
** Compensation
* *** These positions can be hired at either Corporate Financial Analyst II or III, based on education, skills and experience.
**** Corporate Financial Analyst II**### **$73,920 - $92,400
**** Exempt Grade 15
**** Corporate Financial Analyst III**### **$85,600 - $107,000
**** Exempt Grade 16
*** Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training.

The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.
** What you’ll do
*** Assist in the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and board exhibits.
* Perform analysis of financial data and develop comprehensive financial models to provide strategic insights and support high-level business decisions.
* Prepare and present detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including in-depth variance analysis and key performance indicators.
* Monitor and track financial performance against established corporate targets and budgets, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
* Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data (grow and utilize data science capabilities) to highlight trends, risks, leading indicators, business statistics, and opportunities for improvement.
* Utilize scalable analytical models that produce fact-based data analysis and insights to support business, investment, and cash planning decisions.
* Assist in the development of business cases and recommendations on financial strategies focused on business growth/market presence and margin improvement such as M&A support, product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts.
* Support long-term strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and recommendations.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze critical financial information, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
* Support the coordination and consolidation of functional expense and revenue forecasts, incorporating an understanding of actuarial concepts for premium and claims projections, while enhancing visibility and accuracy across the organization.
* Prepare high-level financial presentations for senior management, stakeholders, and board of directors.
* Ensure…