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# Job Title: Financial Analyst – Corporate IT Finance
## About the Role
As a member of the Corporate IT Finance Team, you will be instrumental in compiling and analyzing financial data to support strategic initiatives within the organization. This role focuses on delivering insightful analysis while collaborating closely with business and finance leaders to forecast and track financial impacts effectively.
The team’s mission is to provide clarity and direction for financial decision-making, thereby enhancing the performance and efficiency of technology investments. You will partner with adjacent finance and accounting teams to facilitate month-end closures and support the financial planning processes.
With a primary emphasis on automation and data-driven insights, your work will inform strategic decisions at the executive level, driving both accountability and improved financial performance across the organization.
## Key Responsibilities
– Lead forecasting and budgeting processes, including rolling forecasts and assumption-based budget planning with scenario analysis.
– Partner with finance and accounting teams to support month-end close activities.
– Deliver monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and insights for VP-level stakeholders.
– Conduct financial and operational analyses to support demand/capacity modeling and workforce metrics.
– Identify and implement data and process automation opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
– Oversee financial alignment for technology investments and workforce decisions.
– Validate financial impacts for new technology purchases and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
– Develop and maintain reports for internal stakeholders, providing actionable insights based on performance indicators.
## Required Skills
– Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
– Minimum of 4 years of financial or data analysis experience.
– Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
– Strong experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
– Excellent communication skills for presenting financial insights to senior leaders.
– Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
## Preferred Skills
– Experience in IT Finance or supporting IT functions.
– Familiarity with financial systems and project management tools such as OneStream, PeopleSoft, Workday, ServiceNow PPM, or Planview.
– Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, SQL, Alteryx) to streamline financial processes.
## Benefits
– Competitive salary range: $70,100.00 – $126,200.00 per year.
– Health insurance and comprehensive benefits package.
– 401K and stock purchase plans.
– Tuition reimbursement.
– Paid time off plus holidays.
– Remote, hybrid, or field work options available.
## Useful Links
– Company Website: https://www.centene.com
– Careers: https://www.centene.com/careers
## Why You Might Be Interested
This role offers a unique opportunity to impact strategic financial decisions within a leading healthcare organization. Collaborating with various teams will allow you to enhance your analytical and financial skills while helping to make healthcare more effective and accessible for individuals and communities.
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