Finance Expense Controller

The Expense Controller position for the Americas, International Markets works in conjunction with Operations, IT Finance, and various departments leads within the organization to provide financial and analytical support to the business. Responsible for duties such as monthly expense reporting, headcount reporting, projection updates, and business updates. The Advisor assists in the creation of the budget/forecast/strategic plan information and ensuring it is properly managed in the budget/forecasting/strategic plan process or tool.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support analyses relating to operating expenses, including compensation, headcount, and expenses in order to support the Americas business

• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify business costs, explain past performance, and recommend opportunities for improvement.

• Lead discussions with Operations, IT Finance, TH&N, and other department leads as it relates to the expense planning and hiring.

• Perform month end close responsibilities and quarterly projections as it relates to expenses. Partner within the finance team and Accounting to deliver accurate and complete data for the financials.

• Facilitating actual to budget/forecast variance analysis.  Identification of opportunities to improve future forecasting capabilities to reduce variances within key strategic areas.

• Participate in department and company projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred.

• 4 years of financial analysis or related experience

• Excellent customer service, technical, analytical, and communication skills required.

• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office, the Internet and Data Querying; Strong data systems experience.  Experience with Salesforce and Expense reporting tools (OnePlan and TM1) a plus.

• Ability to handle complex analysis from issue identification to proposal of potential solutions.

• Knowledge of Healthcare and Insurance industry preferred

• Demonstrated initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 89,300 - 148,900 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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.