Highmark Health
Highmark Health
Highmark Health is a healthcare organization focused on improving how people experience and access care. Its work spans clinical services, technology, finance, marketing, and other functions that support the delivery of healthcare. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the company brings together a broad range of professionals to help evolve the healthcare system. Highmark Health also highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion, with recognition for disability inclusion and military-friendly employment.

Lead Financial Analyst

Lead financial research, forecasting, reporting, and special projects for Highmark Health. Advise management and coordinate analysis across business units.

Description

  • Research financial and business matters and analyze the findings.
  • Prepare forecasts and examine financial reports, records, trends, and statistical data.
  • Build and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
  • Conduct financial analysis projects and document the work.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and business units, outside agencies, and third parties.
  • Address problems and share project updates and completion timelines.
  • Advise management on projected outcomes and suggest improvements.
  • Present financial results and trend analyses to managers at all levels.
  • Develop or document business policies and carry out special financial and business studies.
  • Explain variances and recommend accounting treatment for reserves, assets, and expenditures.
  • Investigate and resolve problems independently, documenting recommendations.
  • Produce reports, graphs, and charts using PC or mainframe systems and software.
  • Lead special projects for the department.
  • Manage and document ad hoc financial analyses, from data collection and calculations through findings and reports.
  • Coordinate project work to meet deadlines.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or relevant experience and/or education accepted by the company in its place.
  • Seven to ten years of progressive related experience in accounting and/or finance, including leading projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Experience using MS Excel and/or MS Access.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • Client-focused approach and strong business acumen.
  • Ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to think strategically and act proactively to build trust and confidence with business units.
  • Strong innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, company policies, and the Code of Business Conduct.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds at varying frequencies.

Benefits

  • The posting identifies the role as remote.
  • Annual base pay range: $86,400–$138,600.
  • Travel requirement: 0%–25%.

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