Senior Business Financial Analyst

Samaritan Health Plans ( SHP ) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. ( IHN ) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization ( CCO ) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage and Commercial Large Group plans. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together. This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE S erves as an expert resource on external financial reporting, financial analysis, and scenario modeling. Responsible for ensuring adequate audit trail, analysis, reporting and documentation. Designs and leads department staff in achieving assigned analytical and process studies to achieve Health Plan objectives. Operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising appropriate judgment in response to dynamic business needs. EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS B achelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA and a Master’s degree in Finance or a related field preferred. Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in financial analysis required. Experience in an insurance and/or managed care environment preferred. Experience completing complex analytical tasks with minimal supervision required. Experience and/or training in the use of accounting, financial, and business software applications including Excel, Word, and Power BI required. Experience with PeopleSoft, Empower, and Accounting ERP preferred. Experience working across multiple organizations and with multiple levels of management preferred. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES S trong communication skills for explaining complex financial data. Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities. Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines. High attention to detail, documentation, and data integrity. PHYSICAL DEMANDS R arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK – LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK S tanding REACH - Upward PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK S itting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY H ands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F ingers GRASP H and/Fist