Manager Corporate Finance and Decision Support

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information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13495629 Blue

Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Finance team

and has an opportunity for a Manager Corporate Finance and Decision

Support. This position Support plays a pivotal role in the development

and execution of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function.

Leading a team of financial analysts, this position provides strategic

financial guidance and analysis to drive data-driven decisions at the

executive level. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to

develop comprehensive financial strategies, ensure effective budgeting

and forecasting, and support business growth initiatives. This position

works closely with the Director of FP&A to align financial planning

efforts with the company\'s overall strategic goals and objectives.

\"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with

our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri

or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.\"

• Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most
  
  

trusted companies in Kansas.**

• Why Join Us?**
• **Lead and Inspire:** Guide and mentor your team to achieve their
  
  

full potential and success.

• **Family** **Comes First**: Total rewards package that promotes the
  
  

idea of family first for all employees.

• **Professional Growth Opportunities:** Advance your career with
  
  

ongoing training and development programs.

• **Trust:** Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas
  
  

**Compensation**

**\$116,000 - \$145,000**

**Exempt Grade 18**

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive
  
  

compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team

members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith

estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might

be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed

to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that

align with the individual\'s skills, education, experience, and

training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

**What you\'ll do**

• Collaborate with finance business partners to manage the annual
  
  

budgeting process, gather financial insights from divisional

leaders, and develop accurate and realistic corporate budgets and

forecasts. Ensure alignment with the company\'s strategic

objectives.

• Prepare, synthesize, and present comprehensive financial reports and
  
  

presentations to senior management and key stakeholders. Highlight

key findings, trends, and actionable recommendations for business

performance improvements.

• Monitor financial performance against corporate targets and budgets.
  
  

Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data to identify trends,

risks, and opportunities for improvement. Address discrepancies and

work with teams to implement corrective actions where necessary.

• Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop KPIs and
  
  

other decision-support measures to guide business strategy. Ensure

that analytics and reporting frameworks provide the insights

necessary for executive decision-making.

• Build and maintain scalable financial models that generate
  
  

actionable insights for business and investment decisions. Leverage

scenario analysis to evaluate potential opportunities and risks,

providing the executive team with data-driven recommendations.

• Support the development of business cases and financial strategies
  
  

for key growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions

(M&A), product launches, market expansion, and margin improvement

efforts. Analyze financial impacts and recommend strategies that

drive sustainable growth.

• Stay informed on general economic, competitive, and market
  
  

conditions, communicating relevant financial implications to

stakeholders. Provide actionable insights on how these factors could

impact business operations.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.
  
  

Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed

to ensure adherence to best practices and legal requirements.

• Partner with the Financial Information Systems team to improve
  
  

Adaptive Insights functionality. Drive initiatives to automate

reporting processes, streamline financial planning systems, and

continuously improve forecast and budgeting models.

• Drive improvements to financial models and reporting processes as
  
  

the business evolves. Develop repeatable, scalable processes for

financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to enhance accuracy

and efficiency.

**What you need**

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• 3 years leadership experience required
  
  

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**

Exceptionally strong analytical abilities, with a track record of

identifying insights from financial information and translating into

business analytics and recommendations

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP