Lead Finance Transformation Analyst

Pay Range:

$98, $163,400.00

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At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people.

We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well.

We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self.

It's why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees.

Our culture is one of belonging.

We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you're at in the organization, you're an integral part of our team and your input, thoughts, and ideas are valued.

Join others who value a workplace for all.

We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders.

We're dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders.

Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the state—building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.

What you will do:

• Regularly assess Finance Division operation risks and needs, collaborate with peers to identify and propose solutions, lead and direct the finance work required to implement solutions using both team and matrix resources.
• Regularly review financial results to ensure accuracy and consistency with desired goals and objectives using financially sound principles.
• Develop effective reporting and documentation, ensuring consistency with financial operations and company strategy. Select proper channels for distribution of key communications.
• Participate in and lead transformational projects across Finance and other impacted business lines. Ensure the communication of completed projects to proper stakeholders, including senior leadership. Effectively execute projects within committed deadlines, determine the appropriate amount of detail associated with each project and provide supplementary information as necessary.
• Facilitate the implementation of departmental software systems. Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to create business requirements document, solutions requirements specifications, systems operation guide, system design documents. Monitor all aspects of project implementation. Develop user acceptance testing documents to assure functionality of new product. Assemble documentation of requirements for security information department and discuss best connectivity method as it relates to security compliance.
• Enhance financial processes through continuous improvement. Support audit requests and improve internal controls where gaps or weaknesses are identified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to succeed :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Seven or more years of financial accounting experience
• Project management experience
• Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and competitive environment
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong understanding of strategic planning processes including development of goals and initiatives and work plan development
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and tools
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret financial and management data.
• Ability to create and implement short-range and long-range plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, establish workflows and meet necessary deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate while dealing with complex situations.
• Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation.
• Ability to influence up and across the organization.
• Ability to motivate, lead and inspire a diverse group to a common goal/solution with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to convert business strategy into action-oriented objectives and measurable results.
• Ability to develop and manage a budget.
• Strong negotiating, influencing, and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach and provide guidance to others.
• Federal and state laws and regulations
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Knowledge of IRS policies

The extras :

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• CPA, CMA or another professional license
• Experience supporting multiple functional areas (preferably in a health insurance company or managed health care operation)
• Previous experience with large insurance or healthcare company
  Workday experience

Location:

BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office : onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Our culture of belonging at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is at the core of all we do, and it strengthens our ability to meet the challenges of today's healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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