Manager Divisional Finance & Decision Support

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

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You Belong At Blue

Why Join Us?
Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to

the health and well-being of Kansans.

Family Comes First : Total rewards package that promotes the

idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave

with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire

Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with

ongoing training and development programs.

Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate

and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes

flexibility.

Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies

in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and

community.

Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a

workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total

Rewards package

Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary The Manager, Divisional Finance and Decision Support plays a key role in

supporting the financial performance and strategic decision-making of

the organization's operational functions. This position partners

closely with divisional leaders to drive financial planning,

forecasting, and performance analysis to support operational goals. The

Manager will lead a team of financial analysts, oversee the budgeting

process, and provide actionable insights to guide business decisions

that align with the company's strategic objectives.

"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with

our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri

or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

Build and nurture strong relationships with business management and

key stakeholders to support operational priorities and objectives

through advanced analytics and financial insights.

Collaborate with divisional leaders to enhance their understanding

of business unit dynamics, and provide actionable financial analyses

to inform and guide strategic decisions.

Support management in creating an annual operating plan that aligns

with the company's strategic goals, and perform regular forecasting

to provide visibility into business performance and drive timely

decision-making.

Develop and maintain financial and forecast models using key

business drivers, trend analysis, and external economic factors,

ensuring data integrity and predictive accuracy.

Work closely with the FP&A team to manage the annual budgeting

process, ensuring business leaders have the financial data and

insights needed for effective budget planning and resource

allocation.

Conduct monthly financial performance reviews, producing detailed

financial packages and reports on key business drivers, trends, and

variances.

Continuously improve forecast accuracy by aligning forecasts with

key drivers, identifying and addressing the root causes of previous

forecast discrepancies.

Track and monitor financial performance against the operating plan

and advise business leaders on necessary adjustments.

Provide ongoing financial and strategic guidance to d partment

leaders, ensuring alignment between departmental goals and overall

business objectives.

Deliver actionable financial insights to business leaders to support

day-to-day management of budgets and operational performance.

Constructively communicate complex financial information in a clear

and compelling manner, driving divisional leadership buy-in to

achieve business goals.

Provide regular business updates and process recommendations to the

Finance leadership team, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and

areas for improvement within business units.

Ensure compliance with all operational financial policies and

procedures, recommending modifications to improve financial controls

and operational efficiency where necessary.

What you need

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required
5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis

role; substantial financial modeling and/or scenario planning

Experience Preferred

3 years leadership experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**

Exceptionally