Financial Data Analyst III

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:

This Financial Data Analyst III position is embedded within our G&A FP&A team, this role will partner across the business to provide financial and analytical support with a keen ability to determine specifications and standards for business reporting and maintain data integrity.

The Financial Data Analyst III will take a lead role in the team's ongoing efforts to turn data into consistent and informative reporting and analysis that supports decision making as well as be backup support to the team. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are essential.

In this Financial Data Analyst III role, you will:

• Support the Company's efforts to better transform data into insights by aligning on and designing standard dashboards, centralized reporting packages, and KPI reports as well as ongoing maintenance and review of the outputs for accuracy.
• Drive the effort to transition from Excel to Power BI as the Company's primary reporting tool.
• Develop financial schedules for analysis and review of Month End, Annual Operating Plan, and Forecast, with a focus on flexibility and data visualization.
• Collaborate with department leaders and executive leadership to ensure our suite of reporting is fit for purpose, and regularly reviewed to identify process improvements.
• Support the Senior Manager of FP&A in the effort to improve upon and build out sustainable tools and processes that can be delivered and maintained for our department leaders allowing them to focus on operational excellence.
• Ensure continuous data and reporting integrity through maintenance and administration of planning tools including proactive implementation of enhancements and a special emphasis on data validation and resolution of discrepancies between data sources.
• Maintains system protocols and user alignment by writing and updating process and procedure documentation as well as training materials.
• Support ad-hoc requests from FP&A, department leaders, and executive leadership.
• Support other team members of the G&A Team.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of statistical or data analysis experience. Experience with financial analysis focused on month end close, government reporting, and financial forecasting. General knowledge of analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Applications.

Experience highly preferred:

• Experience with driving data to insights and sustainable process in a large matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical and communication skills that allow for the development of data driven reports.
• Experience or background in accounting or financial planning.
• Ability to break down complex challenges into actionable solutions and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, full of initiative, team player.
• Ability to transcend peer group barriers / dealing with various levels throughout the organization.
• Experience with OneStream and SQL (or similar) reporting tool.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.

*Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. However, due to the needs of the business, this role must be performed 8 am - 5 pm EST*

Pay Range: $67,400.00 - $121,300.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.