Finance Analyst – Healthcare QAI

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 Network Reimbursement and Contracting initiatives, playing a key role in achieving year-end cost-savings goal. This role will support the ideation, management, and execution of Quality and Affordability Initiatives (QAI) through financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Why This Role Is Appealing

This role offers Finance Analysts a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on healthcare Quality and Affordability. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic initiatives that drive financial savings and operational efficiency, while gaining exposure across multiple functional areas. The work is dynamic, visible, and meaningful – perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• High visibility: Lead meetings and present impactful reports.
• Varied work: Balance technical analysis with strategic problem-solving.
• Collaborative: Partner across teams to overcome initiative barriers.
• Skill-building: Grow through both independent and team-based projects.
• Strategic impact: Contribute to achieving annual savings targets.

In this Finance Analyst III role, you will:

• Develop financial saving/cost impact analyses, projections, reports, and presentations
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of initiative status and performance, providing variance explanations against forecast and prior periods
• Present and discuss initiative status and performance with key business partners.
• Identify and communicate key drivers and trends impacting financial results.
• Support Network Leadership preparing materials and insights for monthly reviews and other executive presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Maintain financial models and dashboards to support ongoing analysis and reporting needs.
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency.

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

Highly Preferred Skills

• Experience with savings/cost reporting, tracking, projections, and variance analysis
• Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, queries; macros a plus)
• Power BI and Planview experience is a plus
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multitask, pivot, and prioritize effectively
• Contracting and/or operations experience is a plus
• Background in healthcare or managed care is highly valued

*Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States*

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