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Finance Analyst III

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Finance Analyst III

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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: Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects.

  • 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

  • Assist with the review and validation of contractor requests, extensions, statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements.

  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to labor and project accounting.

  • Support labor reporting processes, including internal labor, contractor labor, and professional services spend.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls.

  • Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technology, Procurement, Portfolio Management and HR to resolve financial issues and support decision-making

  • Assist with the preparation of labor forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for internal and external labor resources

  • Analyze actual labor spend, labor utilization, contractor costs, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, including budget development and forecast updates

  • Monitor and report on labor-related financial metrics, including headcount

  • Part of a Finance team supporting all shared services operations including Claims, Enrollment & Billing, Provider Contacting, Contract Configuration, Operations Excellence, and Print

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

  • 4+ years of financial or data analysis experience including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

  • Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership

  • A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships, influences with facts and data

  • High integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of work

  • Experience with Operations KPI and key metrics experience desired: Developing, planning, forecasting, and reporting

  • Business case, cost justification, ROI, advanced financial modeling experience a plus

Why Join Us:

Our Operations Finance team has a long-standing reputation for attracting top talent, developing future leaders, and creating opportunities for career growth. We maintain high standards, invest in our people, and provide meaningful exposure to business leaders and strategic initiatives that make a real impact.

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 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

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