Financial Systems Analyst

Position Description

At Capital Blue Cross, we promise to go the extra mile for our team and our community. This promise is at the heart of our culture, and it’s why our employees consistently vote us one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.” 

The Financial Systems Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting Capital Blue Cross's financial services department. They combine financial systems analysis, development, and reporting to support business strategies and improve financial operations. The position acts as a liaison between technical support teams and operational accounting teams. With a customer-first approach, the role is responsible for the development, configuration, documentation, and support of internal and vendor financial applications.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• The Financial Systems Analyst is accountable for the maintenance and continuous improvement of CBC financial systems and processes.
• The position includes, but is not limited to, responsibilities related to the collection, transformation, integration, and accessibility of financial data.
• This role is involved in the planning, scheduling, and execution of processes that underpin financial operations and overall system performance.
• Within this position, you'll be supporting department steady-state processing while assisting in the implementation of various projects, enhancements, and release management efforts.
• Conducts reporting and analysis of financial data using various techniques to support institutional processes while maintaining confidentiality and appropriately handling sensitive information with discretion.

Skills:

• Must be able to identify and communicate business needs and translate business requirements into technical and functional specifications.
• Ability to create process flows and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team to design, document, test, and implement more complex systematic solutions to meet department needs.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to research, identify, and implement financial business process improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
• Highly organized and capable of working independently to solve problems and achieve results while self-directing work responsibly.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of Workday's Financials and Payroll modules, Accounting Center, Adaptive Planning, and/or Prism Analytics preferred.
• Familiarity with project management processes and methodologies.
• Knowledge of database management and system security policies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel Preferred).
• Knowledge of various reporting and analysis tools (understanding of SQL, Power BI, Adaptive Planning, Crystal Reports, and/or Workday Reporting preferred).
• Understanding of industry standard financial concepts and processes.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of accounting, finance, or business/data analyst experience.
• 1-3 years of accounting, finance, or business/data analyst experience preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in: Accounting, Business, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Location: 

• This position is classified hybrid, which requires onsite work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

About Us

We recognize that work is a part of life, not separate from it, and foster a flexible environment where your health and wellbeing are prioritized. At Capital you will work alongside a diverse and caring team of supportive colleagues, and be encouraged to volunteer in your community.  We value your professional and personal growth by investing heavily in training and continuing education, so you have the tools to do your best as you develop your career.       And by doing your best, you’ll help us live our mission of improving the health and well-being of our members and the communities in which they live.