Financial Planning Analyst II - 231186

　　DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:The FP&A Analyst II is responsible for monthly management reporting, analysis and budgeting of expenses for the assigned areas of the organization. The associate will collect and analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and seek ways to improve accuracy of budgets and forecasts.

　　Specific Duties:* Provide accurate reporting and analysis of financial results, trends and issues impacting business areas.* Prepare monthly variance reports for timely distribution to management team. These reports include summaries of admin expense performance, headcount reports and any exception reports that may be required.* Review and analyze variances to provide explanations for management.* Maintain monthly forecasting/outlook process; partner with business leadership to highlight risks and opportunities in transparent and consultative manner.* Prepare monthly general ledger closing journal entries and variance analysis to aid in financial statement closing decisions.* Perform monthly account reconciliations as required.* Coordinate any changes needed to facilitate new cost centers, reorganizations or employee transfers.* Prepare and provide Ad-hoc reporting and support as required using Hyperion, PeopleSoft and other tools available.* Engage business leaders to understand financial and business performance.* Act as business leaders' trusted advisor and support them in attaining their business and financial results.* Ensure business leaders have appropriate reporting, transparency and education into financial plan, year over year variances, trends, and areas of concern.* Performs other duties & special projects as required.

　　Qualifications:* Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Management (or equivalent work experience)* 2 -- 4 years' experience of financial analysis, accounting, general ledger or equivalent background* Strong communication (both written and verbal) and strong presentation skills are required.* Demonstrated ability to interact with department management and the ability to work in an independent environment is essential.* Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented as well as above average problem solving/analytical skills required.* Understanding of budget/forecast principles and performance management activities* Ability to manage competing priorities* Demonstrated ability to work with business unit partners and corporate management* Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) as well as PeopleSoft & Hyperion software is required.

　　REQUIRED SKILLS:Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.