Manager Corporate Finance and Decision Support

Lead and Inspire:

Guide and mentor your team to achieve their full potential and success.

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.

Trust:

Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas 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. Collaborate with finance business partners to manage the annual budgeting process, gather financial insights from divisional leaders, and develop accurate and realistic corporate budgets and forecasts. Ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Prepare, synthesize, and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders. Highlight key findings, trends, and actionable recommendations for business performance improvements. Monitor financial performance against corporate targets and budgets. Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Address discrepancies and work with teams to implement corrective actions where necessary. Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop KPIs and other decision-support measures to guide business strategy. Ensure that analytics and reporting frameworks provide the insights necessary for executive decision-making. Build and maintain scalable financial models that generate actionable insights for business and investment decisions. Leverage scenario analysis to evaluate potential opportunities and risks, providing the executive team with data-driven recommendations. Support the development of business cases and financial strategies for key growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), product launches, market expansion, and margin improvement efforts. Analyze financial impacts and recommend strategies that drive sustainable growth. Stay informed on general economic, competitive, and market conditions, communicating relevant financial implications to stakeholders. Provide actionable insights on how these factors could impact business operations. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies. Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure adherence to best practices and legal requirements. Partner with the Financial Information Systems team to improve Adaptive Insights functionality. Drive initiatives to automate reporting processes, streamline financial planning systems, and continuously improve forecast and budgeting models. Drive improvements to financial models and reporting processes as the business evolves. Develop repeatable, scalable processes for financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required 3 years leadership experience required Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, with a track record of identifying insights from financial information and translating into business analytics and recommendations Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with Adaptive Insights preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. High level of integrity and strong attention to detail. 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis role; substantial financial modeling and/or scenario planning experience preferred Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package Incentive pay program (EPIP) Health/Vision/Dental insurance 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers Fertility/Adoption assistance 2 weeks paid caregiver leave 5% 401(k) plan matching Tuition reimbursement Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account