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.
 

Position Purpose: Drive enterprise-wide cost savings and strategic initiatives through data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and market-level engagement across all of Centene’s Health Plans and each applicable lines of business. Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects.

What’s Appealing about this Finance Analyst III Role?

This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and is passionate about making a measurable difference at scale. Our team has a strong, people-first culture rooted in collaboration, continuous improvement, and mutual support. We’re always looking for ways to grow together and elevate how we work.

As a key member of the Network Performance team you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, initiative, and continuous improvement; making this an ideal role for someone eager to grow, lead, and make a measurable difference.

You’ll be at the forefront of enterprise initiatives, working directly with Executive Leadership on projects that influence financial performance and operational efficiency. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of markets and business functions, building a deep understanding of Centene’s reimbursement landscape while developing your leadership and strategic thinking skills.

You’ll be supported by a transparent, team-focused leader who believes in working side-by-side to meet challenges and set you up for success. We’re in this together and your growth is part of our mission.

In this Finance Analyst III role, you will:

• Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts
• Handle complex and high level financial analysis
• Present and discuss analysis with upper management
• Identifying and executing cost savings opportunities in collaboration with market leaders and cross-functional teams
• Analyze large, complex data sets to uncover trends, outliers, and opportunities that drive financial performance.
• Lead and facilitate regular market calls, providing strategic guidance and day-to-day support to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.
• Coordinate with project management and leadership to monitor initiative progress, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to support high-priority initiatives that align with Centene’s corporate goals and long-term vision.
• Manage multiple initiatives from inception to completion, maintaining accountability across diverse markets.

Highly preferred:

• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, Power BI, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, Excel queries
• Healthcare experience (Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace)

 

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of financial or data analysis experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. Due to the needs of the business, ideal schedule starts at 7:30am-8:00am CST time zone.

Pay Range: $68,700.00 - $123,700.00 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