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Executive Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 21, 2025
The hiring range for this role is: 172,036.00 - 241,270.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Job Description Summary: This position provides strategic direction and functional leadership over the organization's financial planning and analysis. This role includes ongoing financial oversight and monitoring of strategic business initiatives, providing financial modeling, analyses, and cost/value assessments that support executive financial decision-making. As a trusted financial advisor and value-added business partner to senior leadership, this role offers proactive insights into annual financial planning, budgeting, and analysis processes to ensure the achievement of strategic priorities and business objectives. Additionally, the Executive Director drives successful financial performance through effective leadership of Financial Planning and Analysis, Decision Support, Forecasting, Budgeting, Resource Management, and Management Financial Reporting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide strategic leadership to the FP&A function by setting clear vision and direction. Hire and develop FP&A staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Resolve conflicts, provide feedback, and ensure team motivation. Lead multi-year strategic and financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Ensure alignment with organizational strategy and business priorities. Communicate complex financial analyses to senior leadership and oversee resource management. Advise and create business-driven financial reports and analyses. Conduct financial modeling and scenario planning to determine the viability of new business efforts. Ensure FP&A team provides leadership and consulting to business partners. Lead monthly review sessions, identify financial risks, and prepare financial analyses and executive presentations. Oversee the administration of annual financial planning processes. Ensure compliance with cost accounting, reporting architecture, and financial data governance. Required Education, Certifications and Experience: Education Required: Bachelors degree in finance, business, or a related field. Preferred: Masters degree Experience Required: Minimum 8 years' experience with progressive responsibility within a similar Finance or FP&A environment, including 5 years of managing staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Leadership and Management: Ability to provide accurate, decisive leadership to develop business and financial models, financial policy, and frameworks to measure cost/benefit and the financial viability of programs or initiatives. Analytical Skills: Strong business and financial analytical skills. Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated strategic thinking and approach to problem-solving. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, with demonstrated ability to grow and nourish trusted partnerships. Influence and Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders, both within the organization and externally, towards a common goal. Thought Leadership: Ability to act as a thought leader by offering strong judgment and big-picture thinking on top of well-developed financial functional expertise. Team Motivation: Ability to motivate others to work together as part of a team. Communication Skills: Effective organization, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills (oral and written). Financial Systems Knowledge: Previous experience using financial/accounting systems. Client Focus: Serve as a finance ambassador by delivering the best that Finance has to offer by mobilizing the right people, resources, and ideas into the client relationship. BCBSA Business Understanding: Demonstrated understanding of BCBSA business programs and financial systems (preferred). People Management - Yes #LI_HYBRID