Harrisburg, PA, US
99 days ago
Financial Analyst
Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY


This job performs financial and business related research and analysis such as the preparation of forecasts and/or analysis of financial reports, records and trends; develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting; and is responsible for conducting and documenting financial analysis projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate effectively.  Display effective communication skills.Coordinate with other departments, locations, and divisions.Communicate with other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.Communicate with Management at Highmark, subsidiaries, affiliates, other third parties, etc. as to project status and completion deadlines.Advise management of expected outcomes, and recommending ways to improve the outcomes.Conduct presentation to all levels of management in order to provide a summary of analysis regarding financial results and trends.Communicate with Management as to project status and completion deadlines.Perform financial and business related analysis.Analyze, evaluate and interpret appropriate financial and statistical data.Develop and/or document business policies, conducts special financial and business related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses.Conduct financial and business related analyses and research including the preparation of forecasts and/or analysis of trends.Analyze financial reports and records.Provide reasoning for variances and make recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.Advise management of expected outcomes, and recommend ways to improve the outcomes.Independently pursue fundamental problem solving and documents the recommendations to management.Facilitate analysis and reportingUtilize computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases.Utilize PC and/or mainframe based systems and software, compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data developed.Serve as a project lead for special projects within the department.Lead and document financial analysis projects including the preparation of ad hoc reports; to include but not limited to; gathering of data, analysis, documentation of findings, and calculation of results and generation of reports for distribution. Coordinate activities to ensure the project is advancing properly and to ensure the project is completed within the timeframes established. Included in this process will be communication with Management at Highmark, subsidiaries, affiliates, other third parties, etc. as to project status and completion deadlines.Make recommendations based on findings when necessary.Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree

Substitutions

None

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance.Experience with various computer applications to include MS Excel and/or MS Access

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Strong written and oral communication skillsStrong relationship building skillsClient focused with strong business acumenSelf-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business unitsStrong innovative problem-solving capabilities


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Does this role supervise/manage other employees?

No


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Is Travel Required?
Yes

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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