Highmark Health
Senior Financial Analyst (Pharmacy Benefit Manager)
Highmark Health, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Overview
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. Responsibilities
Communicate effectively and 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 recommend ways to improve outcomes. Conduct presentations to all levels of management to summarize analysis regarding financial results and trends. Perform financial and business related analysis. Analyze, evaluate and interpret appropriate financial and statistical data. Develop and/or document business policies, conduct 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. Independently pursue fundamental problem solving and document recommendations to management. Facilitate analysis and reporting. Utilize computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases. Utilize PC and/or mainframe based systems and software to 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 and related activities (data gathering, analysis, documentation of findings, calculation of results and distribution of reports). Coordinate activities to ensure the project advances properly and completes within established timeframes, including 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. Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred: None Experience
Required: 5 - 10 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance Experience with various computer applications to include MS Excel and/or MS Access Preferred: Prior pharmacy experience with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), consultant, pharmacy provider, or another organization specializing in pharmacy Licenses or Certifications
Required: None Preferred: None Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills Strong relationship building skills Client focused with strong business acumen Self-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 units Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities Other
Travel Requirement: 0% - 25% Position Type: Office-based Disclaimers and compliance: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As part of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA and privacy policies, data security guidelines, and the company Code of Business Conduct. Pay Range Minimum: $57,700.00 Pay Range Maximum: $107,800.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential that Highmark may apply for certain locations. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected veteran or disability status and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by applicable law. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org. California Consumer Privacy Act Notice
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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. Responsibilities
Communicate effectively and 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 recommend ways to improve outcomes. Conduct presentations to all levels of management to summarize analysis regarding financial results and trends. Perform financial and business related analysis. Analyze, evaluate and interpret appropriate financial and statistical data. Develop and/or document business policies, conduct 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. Independently pursue fundamental problem solving and document recommendations to management. Facilitate analysis and reporting. Utilize computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases. Utilize PC and/or mainframe based systems and software to 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 and related activities (data gathering, analysis, documentation of findings, calculation of results and distribution of reports). Coordinate activities to ensure the project advances properly and completes within established timeframes, including 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. Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred: None Experience
Required: 5 - 10 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance Experience with various computer applications to include MS Excel and/or MS Access Preferred: Prior pharmacy experience with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), consultant, pharmacy provider, or another organization specializing in pharmacy Licenses or Certifications
Required: None Preferred: None Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills Strong relationship building skills Client focused with strong business acumen Self-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 units Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities Other
Travel Requirement: 0% - 25% Position Type: Office-based Disclaimers and compliance: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As part of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA and privacy policies, data security guidelines, and the company Code of Business Conduct. Pay Range Minimum: $57,700.00 Pay Range Maximum: $107,800.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential that Highmark may apply for certain locations. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected veteran or disability status and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by applicable law. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org. California Consumer Privacy Act Notice
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