Senior Analyst, Finance (Financial Reporting & SQL) - REMOTE

Overview

This role provides senior-level analyst support for finance activities including financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, trending, and modeling. The position supports planning for future business decisions such as new product development, marketing strategies, and investments.

The role is part of the health plan finance team and supports the financial management of the Illinois health plan. Responsibilities include assisting with the monthly close process, forecasting and budgeting, regulatory reporting, developing financial models, and responding to ad hoc reporting requests to support leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Gather, interpret, and evaluate financial information; generate forecasts and analyze trends in sales, finance, and other business areas.
• Perform financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, close reporting, and month-end variance analysis.
• Complete accurate and timely financial reporting; identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Use financial data to evaluate and make recommendations related to business opportunities, product development, marketing strategies, investments, financial regulations, and similar projects.
• Forecast and monitor economic benefits of investments in infrastructure and operations, focusing on enhancements in operating efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist the information technology department with financial modeling, budgeting, benchmarking analysis, and variance analysis as needed.
• Develop policies and procedures to support finance activities.
• Prioritize effectively to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of finance experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SQL or Databricks.
• Previous finance experience in managed care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $54,373.27 - $117,808.76 annually.
• Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Competitive benefits and compensation package offered.

Location

• Position supports the Illinois health plan.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.