Sr. Financial Analyst

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization. 

SKILLS

KEY DUTIES

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement, forecasts etc.) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing. 
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance. 
• Support the annual budgeting process in conjunction with the Manager, FP&A. 
• Analyze project performance against expense and benefit expectations each month. 
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks. 
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis. 
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance.
•  Partner with management to understand financial reporting needs and desired outcomes. 
• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a FP&A management based on sound analysis. 
• Develop reports and analyze nonfinancial data.  Incorporate financial data into this analysis when appropriate. 
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with budgets and prior periods. 
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope. 
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data. 
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function. 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and 6+ years of experience in accounting or finance with a focus on analysis and decision support, or, other bachelor’s degree and nine years of experience in accounting or finance with a focus on analysis and decision support. 
• Requires knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. 
• Requires ability to work with large sets of data and business intelligence reporting tools. 
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Requires strong analytical skills and some understanding of accounting principles. 
• Requires organizational skills and must have the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.   
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.

 
#LI_Remote

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

• Competitive pay/salary ranges
• Incentive plan
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
• 401(k) retirement plan:  company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution   
• Robust employee well-being program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Community Enrichment Time
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.