Financial Operations Manager - Evernorth - HYBRID

This is a HYBRID role that requires on-site presence. Only local candidates will be considered. POSITION SUMMARY The successful candidate will lead a team of analysts in the setup, payment, tracking, and reporting of financial and rebate guarantees in accordance with Express Script’s PBM client contracts. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be vital to meeting deadlines and expectations of position. Additionally, this individual will assist in the department strategic planning and development of the team to ensure that production targets are achieved and, effective controls are in place. The role will work and present to all levels of ESI Management. Special projects as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage a team of business analysts who are responsible for reviewing, analyzing and evaluating complex contractual documents and identifying/tracking guarantee obligations including financial and rebate guarantees. Communicate with other teams and business partners at all levels to ensure guarantee processes are on track, accurate and timely. Participate in developing process improvements and system/reporting enhancements. Ensure that any other potential liabilities in the contract are identified so monitoring can be maintained and responsibility assigned. Act as back-up for monthly guarantee accrual preparation and reporting, and in other areas of the team. Participate/lead special projects as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field. 5 years of experience preferred, 3 years supervisory experience. Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel and Access), the Internet and data querying. Proven ability to take a leadership role. Control oriented and strong organizational skills. Demonstrate initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Self-starter with experience in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service, technical, analytical, problem solving and communication skills required. Candidates must be local to the St. Louis, MO area. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT If your niche is in financial reporting and analysis, underwriting, cash management, audit or investor relations, our Finance department may be a perfect fit for you. Our teams within Finance work together to ensure that spending stays on track and that we remain a profitable industry leader. We’re always on the lookout for innovative people who will bring outside-the-box thinking to our team. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.