This is a HYBRID role with on-site expectations. Only local candidates will be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of the role is analytical support for Finance Planning team Managers as well as Business Partners within ESI. Position will play a lead role in the development and preparation of budgeting/forecasting/reporting/analysis related to volume and gross margin including various revenue and cost components. Position requires strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must be proficient in Excel and have the ability to model data, create & modify reports. Experience with a multidimensional database like Oracle Essbase a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drug/Client level Gross Margin Reporting/Forecasting/Analysis for Management teams.


• Month End Close reporting, presentation and variance explanation analysis.


• Annual Budget development, coordination, review and presentation of analysis at drug and client level.


• Lead Budget kickoffs to Business Partners, template buildout, trainings, finalize submissions, coordinate/perform system loads.


• Oversee Budget of certain cost accounts impacting margins. Communicate, coordinate with business owners.


• Ad-hoc analysis and project participation as needed by finance partners and cross-functional partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field required. MBA preferred.


• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years financial planning experience.
  


• Must be highly analytical, have solid database skills, possess the ability to discern and develop business requirements.


• Must have strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to manage collaborative efforts, while frequently interacting with Director level and above cross functional partners, aid in decision making.


• Advanced knowledge of Excel is required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, logical formulas). Requires intense attention to detail.


• Ability to manage timelines and meet tight deadlines.


• Hyperion Essbase experience a plus.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

If your niche is in financial reporting and analysis, underwriting, cash management, audit or investor relations, our Finance department may be a perfect fit for you. Our teams within Finance work together to ensure that spending stays on track and that we remain a profitable industry leader. We're always on the lookout for innovative people who will bring outside-the-box thinking to our team.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.