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Financial Planning Analyst II - 240670

Job Summary The Financial Planning & Analysis team (FP&A) manages the administrative expense budget and P&L analysis for Independence Health Group. Our goal is to be a trusted partner to the business and an integral part of IHG's growth strategy with the ability to provide insight that impacts key business decisions.

Core Responsibilities include: * Consolidate expense narrative for monthly close process, including variance analysis, partnering with FP&A analysts to pull together the overall story for executive leadership.    * Drive monthly forecast and annual planning process from a consolidated perspective. * Provide accurate reporting and analysis of results, trends, and issues impacting the business by account, department, and business segment. * Engage matrix partners to understand financial and business performance * Improve reporting capabilities to drive transparency into expense drivers, emergent risks/opportunities and results * Manage development, enhancement and maintenance of analytical tools and indicators to provide accurate and timely financial results, key drivers and trends. * Act as liaison with finance, accounting and business to ensure reports produce accurate and timely results. * Communicate deadlines and deliverables to FP&A team to meet our timelines * Collaborate with subsidiaries financial support to ensure consistency in reporting, coordinating efforts to meet deadlines. Act as communication liaison with subsidiaries. * Coordinate with corporate accounting and FP&A planners as appropriate and required.

Qualifications * Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent work experience) * Strong communication (both written and verbal) and strong presentation skills are required. * 2 -- 4 years' experience or equivalent background * Demonstrated ability to interact with department management and the ability to work in an independent environment is essential. * Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented as well as above average problem solving/analytical skills required. * Stellar Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with PowerPoint and Word. PeopleSoft & Hyperion Essbase experience is a plus. * Understanding of budget/forecast principles. * Ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated ability to work with business unit partners and corporate management.

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.