Finance Analyst IV - IT Finance

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.
 

Important note: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Position Purpose:

Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects. Partner closely with business and finance leadership to deliver insightful analysis, develop measures to track, trend and forecast related impacts of organizational strategic initiatives.

You May Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have experience in IT Finance, Technology Finance, or technology investment planning, with a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and technology spend.
• Are comfortable partnering with both finance and technology leaders to turn financial data into strategic business decisions.

In this Finance Analyst IV role, you will:

• Run pre-established reports as well as development of new reports for internal stakeholders
• Develop metrics to evaluate financial impact of proposed contracts
• Contribute commentary/insights into the business units performance based on area specific knowledge and analysis based results/indicators
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts Identify and research variances
• Handle complex and high level financial analysis
• Present and discuss analysis with upper management

Additional responsibilities:

• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes, including quarterly forecast submissions, maintenance of a rolling forecast, and assumption-based budget planning with scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner closely with adjacent finance and accounting teams to support month-end close.
• Lead month-end financial reporting, delivering clear variance analysis, key trends, and actionable insights versus forecast and budget to VP-level stakeholders.
• Drive financial and operational analysis through reporting, forecasting support, demand/capacity modeling, workforce metrics, and data-driven insights that inform business decisions.
• Provide financial oversight for technology investments and workforce decisions, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and procurement policies.
• Facilitate financial support for new technology purchases, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement policies, validating financial impact and budget alignment.
• Partner with BTS (Centene's Business Technology Solutions) and operational leaders to support strategic initiatives, drive informed decision-making, and maintain financial transparency.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of financial or data analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience supporting IT functions or previous roles in IT Finance preferred.
• Strong experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with relevant financial system and project mgmt. tools (e.g. OneStream, Peoplesoft, Workday, ServiceNow PPM, Planview, Apptio).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely from home anywhere within the continental United States. Central (CT) or Eastern Time (ET) schedule preferred.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

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