Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Excellus BCBS is a healthcare company seeking a Financial Analyst responsible for recording financial data and assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial records and statements. This role involves performing financial analysis, creating financial models, and collaborating with internal partners to manage financial activity.
Responsibilities
- Gathers financial data from a variety of sources to perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking; prepares financial reports, financial statements, and analysis for management review
- Performs and creates financial models and provides recommendations based on the analysis completed
- Develops and analyses of supporting financial schedules, including preparation of worksheets, maintenance of appropriate backup and documentation for internal control and auditing purposes
- Collaborates with internal partners to assist in proper management of financial activity such as month end close
- Provides strategic partnership in support of financial analysis by providing requirements, testing and leading implementation within organizational initiatives and ad-hoc projects
- Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs
- Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures
- Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required
- Performs other functions as assigned by management
- Evaluates financial performance by comparing and analyzing actuals results with plans and forecasts
- Prepares and analyzes quarterly and annual regulatory filings
- Coordinates accumulation and evaluation of data from operational units; accounting records; and outside sources to assist in the development of pricing structures for a variety of company products and services
- Prepares complex analytical schedules for use by senior management in decision making process
- Provides financial support by recommending actions in operational and strategic planning
- Establishes and analyzes financial benchmarks to drive informed budgeting and planning
- Oversees the development and analyses of supporting financial schedules, including preparation of worksheets, maintenance of appropriate backup and documentation for internal control and auditing purposes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field
- In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of experience required
- Demonstrated financial knowledge and modeling skills
- Ability to establishing constructive and collaborative relationships with internal and external staff
- Inquisitive mindset with a drive for process improvement
- Strong analytical skills required
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Three (3) years of financial analysis experience
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in an autonomous environment, think critically and manage multiple tasks
- Five (5) years of progressive financial analysis experience
- Ability to apply critical thinking to gathering and analyzing information from a variety of sources, developing and testing solutions to complex problems, creating strategic and intentional plans
- Proficient MS Excel skills required
- Prior internship or Co-op experience preferred
- Advanced degree or CPA preferred
- Programming knowledge, experience or demonstrated skills
- Advanced programming experience or skills in SAS or SQL
Benefits
- Participation in group health and/or dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Paid time away from work
- Paid holidays
Company Overview
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, a nonprofit independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, is part of a family of companies that finances and delivers vital health care services to about 1.5 million people across upstate New York. It was founded in 1932, and is headquartered in Rochester, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.excellusbcbs.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Excellus BCBS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 17 in 2021, 20 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.