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.

Senior Financial Analyst

Lead forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis at Highmark Health, a health insurance company. Guide projects and advise management on performance and accounting decisions.

Description

  • Research financial and business matters and analyze the findings
  • Prepare forecasts and assess financial reports, records, trends, and statistical data
  • Build and maintain spreadsheets and databases
  • Gather data, document findings and calculations, prepare ad hoc reports, and distribute results for financial analysis projects
  • Develop and document business policies and conduct focused financial and business studies
  • Review variances and recommend accounting treatment for reserves, assets, and expenditures
  • Advise management on anticipated results and recommend improvements
  • Present financial results and trend analyses to managers at all levels
  • Coordinate with departments, locations, divisions, affiliates, subsidiaries, outside agencies, and third parties
  • Lead special projects for the department
  • Monitor project progress, communicate deadlines, and keep work on schedule
  • Use PC or mainframe systems and software to compile reports, graphs, and charts
  • Work independently to solve problems and document recommendations
  • Take on other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or relevant experience and/or education accepted by the company in its place
  • 5–10 years of progressive, relevant experience in accounting and/or finance
  • Experience using computer applications such as MS Excel and/or MS Access
  • Power BI experience preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Client-focused approach and strong business acumen
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
  • Strategic thinking and proactive action to build trust and confidence with business units
  • Strong, innovative problem-solving skills
  • Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, company policies, the Code of Business Conduct, and applicable laws
  • Ability to work at a physical work site

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