Senior Financial Planning Analyst - 240626

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals.  If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.

Senior Financial Planning Analyst responsibilities includes: * Provide accurate detailed and summary reporting and analysis of results, trends and issues impacting business areas. * Prepares monthly variance reports for timely distribution to management team. These reports include summaries of admin expense performance, specialized headcount reports and any exception reports that may be required. Reviews and analyzes variance to provide explanations for management. * Maintains monthly forecasting/outlook process; partners with business to highlight risks and opportunities in transparent and consultative manner. * Prepares monthly general ledger closing journal entries and variance analysis to aid in financial statement closing decisions. * Coordinates any changes needed to facilitate new cost centers, reorganizations or employee transfers. * Performs other duties & special projects as required. * Prepare and provide ad-hoc reporting and support as required using Hyperion, PeopleSoft and other tools available. * Engages business partners to understand financial and business performance and to foster well informed decisions * Acts as business' trusted advisor and supports them in attaining their business and financial results * Ensure business partners have appropriate reporting, transparency and education into financial plan, year over year variances, trends and areas of concern. * Communicates on a routine basis with senior Finance Leadership as well as all levels of leadership in client group supported. * Translates statistical data into trends and projections of future performance. Targets additional areas for continued improvement and efficiency within current trends and future projections. * Creates and maintains operational/financial measurement models and reports as required by Sr. Management * Manages financial business cases and ensures cost/benefit analysis is complete prior to project start, if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS: * Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent work experience) * 5+ years' experience working with financial budgets required. * Strong communication (both written and verbal) and strong presentation skills are required. * Demonstrated ability to interact with department management and the ability to work in an independent environment is essential. * Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented as well as above average problem solving/analytical skills required. * Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, and Word) as well as PeopleSoft & Hyperion software is required. * Understanding of budget/forecast principles and performance management activities * General understanding of accounting principles and concepts (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, etc.)

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania

REQUIRED SKILLS: Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual rientation, protected veteran status, or disability.