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# Finance Analyst III - IT Finance

- **Company:** Centene Management Company, Llc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,100 - $126,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Files, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables, Power BI, OneStream, Powerquery, People Soft
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/finance-analyst-iii-it-finance-mo--0370489f-ccc8-408a-ac3d-d59b5f1e6762

## About the Role

Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Finance, Leadership, Reconciliation, Accounting Close, Data Analysis, * Strong financial acumen and analytical thinking.

 * Executive-level communication and storytelling with data.
 * Attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
 * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, pivot tables, advanced formulas, lookups, financial modeling, data transformation, automation, and analysis of large data sets.
 * Experience with Power BI or other reporting and visualization tools.
 * Experience using OneStream, Peoplesoft, ERP, HR, or project management systems.
 * Ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
 * Ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
 * Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving results.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of financial or data analysis experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

## Description

Position Purpose: Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects.

Key Details: This is a fully remote role. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Forecasting & Budgeting

 * Maintain and manage a working forecast, incorporating updated assumptions and business inputs.
 * Own and execute quarterly forecast loads, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
 * Support assumption-based budget development, including scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis.
 * Communicate budget and forecast assumptions, changes, and impacts clearly to finance leadership and business partners.

Financial Reporting & Monthly Close

 * Perform month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to hardware, software, and telecom spend activity.
 * Prepare and communicate monthly financial results to SVP level partners, including clear insights, trends, and variance drivers versus forecast and budget.
 * Analyze data and identify drivers of financial outcomes. Proactively advise partners to deliver financial results.
 * Deliver portfolio-level reporting and analysis with a focus on performance, risks, and opportunities.

General Financial Analysis & Insights

 * Prepare data files (monthly and weekly) to support reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.
 * Lead process improvement and automation efforts
 * Perform demand and capacity analysis to assess financial and operational trade-offs.
 * Maintain detailed non-labor financial data and key metrics.
 * Provide proactive, insight-driven analysis to support the achievement of financial targets and strategic objectives.
 * Identify risks and opportunities early and recommend actionable solutions.

Financial & Operational Support

 * Facilitate financial support for all renewals of existing technology, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement policies.
 * Review and support technology purchase approvals, validating financial impact and budget alignment.