Financial Operations Business Analyst / Vendor Management

Elevance Health • Mesa, VA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Financial Operations Business Analyst Consultant Location: The selected candidate must reside within 50 miles of one of Elevance Health PulsePoint location. Hybrid 1 : This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Financial Operations Business Analyst Consultant serves as the subject matter expert for the organization. Consults with management on solutions to global business issues and organization improvements. Analyzes existing and potential workflows, processes, supporting systems and procedures and identifies improvements and opportunities for standardization. This position has a strong understanding of systems and enterprise-wide strategic focus. Typically reports to management who is not tied to the execution process. How you will make an impact: Researches financial operations workflow problems and system irregularities. Develops, tests, and presents process improvement solutions for new systems, accounts, and workflow improvements. Ensures new processes are in alignment with standardization focus of organization. Ensures that there are standard procedures across business units. Performs complex data analysis and makes recommendations based on the results. Leads various committees or work groups to develop, implement, modify and document new or revised financial operations processes, procedures, systems, and tracking mechanisms. Represents Financial Operations organization on strategic projects and initiatives. Represents organization in meetings and relays information to production teams. Works with management in developing regional and corporate financial operations strategy. Creates, develops, and implements process improvements with an enterprise-wide focus. Counsels and influences other departments to ensure positive outcomes for the Financial Operations department. Counsels and influences Financial Operations management team and helps shape positive outcomes within the department. Uses discretion in making independent decisions.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 8 years experience in business analysis, accounting or finance; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or applicable professional designation preferred.
• Prior experience working with automated financial systems and/or data systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches financial operations workflow problems and system irregularities.
• Develops, tests, and presents process improvement solutions for new systems, accounts, and workflow improvements.
• Ensures new processes are in alignment with standardization focus of organization.
• Ensures that there are standard procedures across business units.
• Performs complex data analysis and makes recommendations based on the results.
• Leads various committees or work groups to develop, implement, modify and document new or revised financial operations processes, procedures, systems, and tracking mechanisms.
• Represents Financial Operations organization on strategic projects and initiatives.
• Represents organization in meetings and relays information to production teams.
• Works with management in developing regional and corporate financial operations strategy.
• Creates, develops, and implements process improvements with an enterprise-wide focus.
• Counsels and influences other departments to ensure positive outcomes for the Financial Operations department.
• Counsels and influences Financial Operations management team and helps shape positive outcomes within the department.
• Uses discretion in making independent decisions.

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees