Analyst, Financial II

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

Position Purpose:

• Responsible for conducting and assisting in documenting moderate to complex financial analysis projects following standard practices and procedures. Participates in studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems. Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data.

Logistics:

• This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm on-site at 26 Century Blvd Nashville TN, in an office environment.

What You'll Do:

• Performs moderately complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of data to determine costs of business activities. Interprets financial transactions in order for management to make economic or business decisions, determine past financial performance, and/or to project a financial probability.
• Develops financial reports for forecasting/trending/results analysis. Helps gather information/assists in preparation of annual strategic plan and operating plans. Prepares materials for presentation. Participates in the creation of data marts, involving complex calculation of source data to achieve end results in a data element that can be queried efficiently/effectively. Records/classifies/summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for assisting with the functions of the corporate budget model. May recommend budget adjustments, and other cost improvement measures. Provides summary and detailed cost and budget reports and analyses to management or other financial analysts.
• Applies working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Verifies documents for completeness and compliance. Ensures expenses are allocated appropriately and exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action to resolve out of balance issues and related system problems.
• Assists with updating the accounting system with procurement related information. Monitors the indirect cost pools established for the company.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Bachelor's in a job related field.
• 2 years of financial analysis experience.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills. Able to compile information, design reports and analyze data. Excellent research and analytical skills. Knowledge of group financial statements. Academic and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Microsoft Office to include strong Microsoft Excel skills.

What we Prefer you to have:

• Bachelor's degree-in Accounting, Business Administration, Business or Finance.
• 5 years-of financial analysis experience.
• Business intelligence software.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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