Financial Analyst III

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Columbia, SC
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
The Financial Analyst III at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will support senior management with financial reports and analysis, conduct detailed cost evaluations, review financial statements, and assist in financial projects, notably in corporate finance and risk assessment. This role requires extracting financial data and performing analytics to improve financial operations.
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Summary
 
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
 

Position Purpose:

  • Provides key financial reports/analysis to support senior management in planning, evaluating financial requirements, and meeting financial objectives. prepares/documents complex financial analysis projects following standard practices and procedures. Participates in studies to improve the operational/financial effectiveness of the organization. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems. Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data.

Logisitics:

  • This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working on-site at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Reviews and research strategic corporate finance and insurance risk projects such as mergers and acquisitions, investment opportunities, and other projects as assigned by executive staff.
  • Performs complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of data to determine costs of business activities. Interprets financial transactions in order for management to make economic or business decisions, determine past financial performance, and/or to project a financial probability.
  • Reviews and/or prepares financial statements, builds financial models, and researches potential acquisitions for areas of the company which do not have an appointed accounting staff.
  • Completes special projects such as financial statement analysis, audited financial review, vendor analysis, forecasting, general ledger reconciliations, preparation of AD HOC and custom reports, etc.


To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

  • 6 years of financial analysis experience. A Master's degree may count for 4 years of experience.
  • Bachelor's in a job-related field
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills. Able to compile complex information, design reports, and analyze data.
  • Excellent presentation, organization, and research/analysis skills. Academic and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Excellent analytical and modeling skills.
  • Excellent analytical and modeling skills. Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts-discounted cash flow/valuation methodologies.
  • Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office.


What we Prefer you to have:

  • Bachelor's degree-in Finance/Financial Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other job-related field.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


 


 

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Top Skills

Excel
MS Office
The Company
HQ: Columbia, SC
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies.

Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year.

If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!

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