You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Applicants for this Finance Analyst II position will have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. Due to the needs of the business, ideal schedule in Central Standard Time. 8am - 5pm CST. Travel to Baton Rouge, LA for team trainings or meetings are possible, but infrequent

Position Purpose: Support financial excellence and operational integrity by identifying and addressing eligibility discrepancies, claims payment issues, and emerging cost trends. Collaborate closely with actuarial, clinical, and product teams to enhance rate setting, forecasting, and contract performance. Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve margins through targeted QIA efforts and strategic insights. Provide financial leadership for emerging products, with a focus on Ambetter, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and sustainable growth.

In this Finance Analyst role, you will:

• Analyze financial performance and provide variance explanations against plan, forecast, and prior periods.
• Maintain financial models and dashboards to support ongoing analysis and reporting needs.
• Develop new models, dashboards, or reports that highlight opportunities for potential initiatives.
• Identify and communicate key business drivers and trends impacting financial results to Finance and/or Actuary leadership.
• Support the Medicaid CFO by preparing materials and insights for Quarterly Business Reviews and other executive presentations.
• Establish relationships with internal stakeholders, corporate partners, and external state/governmental governing bodies

Why this role is appealing: 

• This position would be ideal for a candidate who is interested in the interaction between Finance and Actuarial Sciences as it relates to Managed Care.
• This position would allow candidates to gain valuable insights into strategic decision-making and corporate priorities.
• The role is part of a collaborative team where individuals are encouraged to contribute and share ideas.
• The leadership style will be supportive and development-focused, fostering an environment where team members are empowered to succeed and learn.
• The position provides an opportunity to interact with senior leaders within the organization and leverage over 15 years of Managed Care experience.

Preferred:

• Advanced excel skills:  Pivot table, Power BI, V-Lookup, Excel queries
• Experience in coding (SQL preferred)
• Experience sorting and filtering dashboards to extract insights
• Healthcare / Managed Care experience / Actuarial Science / accounting/Finance background

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2+ years of financial or data analysis experience.

Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act