Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We’re committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision.
Working at Alberta Blue Cross® means having a career where you’ll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth.
OVERVIEW :
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department has openings for 2 dynamic Senior Financial Analysts with exceptional business partnering acumen in order to collaborate with leaders across Alberta Blue Cross®. Alberta Blue Cross® has an opportunity for a permanent and a temporary full-time position that will be covering a maternity leave for approximately one year to join our FP&A team / department.
In this flexible work style, the Senior Financial Analyst will report directly to the Team Manager in the FP&A area. In addition to strong analytical and accounting know-how, the Senior Financial Analyst will possess excellent communication skills and well-rounded business acumen.
WHAT YOU WILL DO :
- Establish consultative relationships with divisional leaders in developing driver-based budgets, forecasts and assessing variances.
- Design and report financial information and analysis through visualization and dashboards using structured and unstructured data.
- Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of views on departmental performance, product development and operating initiatives.
- Engage with areas to understand their business, interpret financial results, costing output and deliver reporting on a regular basis.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to consolidate and integrate financial and non-financial information into meaningful insights about business performance and potential optimization opportunities.
- Enhance evidence-based decisions through analyses of customer profitability, cost allocation and resource optimization.
- Assesses the effectiveness of strategies and apply leading practices in defining process and procedures.
- Align key performance indicators with organizational goals and utilize tools and reports to effectively monitor and communicate them.
- Take a proactive approach in departmental and organizational projects and initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE :
Professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred. A related undergraduate degree coupled with several years of related experience will be considered.4+ years’ progressively responsible experience in financial planning and analysis in a similar size organization.Critical thinking skills in pursuit of continuous improvement and value-add.Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing driver-based models.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to break down complex financial concepts and communicate without prejudice, while forming collaborative partnerships that engage various levels within the organization, including executive and non-financial managers.Experience developing, designing, analyzing and continuously improving reports.Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables, anticipate obstacles and meet deadlines.Initiative in taking ownership and responsibility.Proficiency in data analysis through Microsoft Excel and experience with corporate performance management or enterprise systems. Experience with Power BI and other data analysis tools are preferred.This position will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.
Alberta Blue Cross® is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, please apply.