**Financial Analyst Consultant- Administrative Expenses** **Location:** This position will work a hybrid model (remote and in office one day per week). Ideal candidates will live within 50 miles of one of our Pulse Point locations in Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL, Norfolk, VA, Mason, OH, Atlanta, GA, St. Louis, MO, Wallingford, CT or Louisville, KY. The **Financial Analyst Consultant- Administrative Expenses** is responsible for supporting the expense planning, analysis, accounting, and reporting functions and responsible for reviewing and preparing interpretation of historical financial data, financial projections, and results. Performs consulting services to support business development studies, economic evaluation, and planning functions. **How you will make an impact:** + Assists with preparation, consolidation and analysis of the annual departmental expense budget and multiyear operating expense plan, as well as general expense budgeting for specific areas of the business and periodic re-forecasts. + Assists with expense studies for determining allocations of operating expenses to line of business, product and legal entity, headcount tracking and forecasting as well as corporate and M&A project expense tracking and forecasting. + Supports company-wide expense management for the organization, including the preparation of the company's annual expense plan and related monthly re-forecasts. + Assists with expense study analysis for general administrative expenses, expense allocations by line of business and unit cost assumptions; includes maintaining support for audit inquiries and ongoing support for key stakeholders. + Prepares senior executive level expense analyses with a focus on providing insightful, value-added analysis that informs business decisions and supports achievement of the Company's strategies/goals. + Manages month-end closing process responsibilities such as establishing review process and procedures to ensure efficient, timely and accurate reporting of expenses/headcount/projects, preparing general ledger entries, supporting expense allocations, preparing analysis of expense results compared to budget/forecasts and developing monthly re-forecasts. + Supports SOX compliance and adherence to an effective internal control environment as it relates to expense planning and management processes. + Drives best operating practice through design and continuous improvement in processes and internal controls. + Provides recommendations and action plans for improvements in expense efficiencies, including cost saving opportunities. + Identifies complex financial problems or issues, research solutions, and implements corrective steps to achieve higher level of efficiency. + Advises management on various financial models and recommendations. + Prepares budget reports and analysis of business cost drivers. + Performs special projects as assigned, which may include projects beyond the scope of expense management. + Supports department budget managers with accounting and general ledger inquiries. + Acts as a resource by staff or outside departments. + Trains and reviews the work of other Financial Analysts. **Minimum Requirements:** Requires a BA/BS in accounting or finance and a minimum of 3 years of experience in general accounting, finance, or budget and planning; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. **Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:** + MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred. + Demonstrated ability to problem solve and efficiently communicate results and recommendations strongly preferred. + Strong computer skills with an emphasis on financial analysis tools and Microsoft Office strongly preferred. + Complex financial forecasting and analysis skills strongly preferred. + Experience with managing multiple complex tasks and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment strongly preferred. + Expertise and experience of improving processes and utilizing technology to improve efficiencies strongly preferred. + Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others preferred. + Embraces and demonstrates Company's cultural values- Community, Diversity, Integrity, Agility and Leadership preferred. Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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