Organization: BCBS of KC

Position Title: VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Reports to: CFO

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

THE ORGANIZATION

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), the largest not-for-profit health insurer in Missouri and the only not-for-profit commercial health insurer in Kansas City, has been a trusted leader in the community for 85 years. Blue KC provides innovative, patient-centered health coverage services to more than one million residents in the greater Kansas City area, including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and 30 counties in Northwest Missouri.

Blue KC’s independent and not-for-profit status empowers the organization to put members’ interests first by developing new products designed to make healthcare more affordable while always keeping the member experience top of mind. As such, the organization provides access to high-quality healthcare for members and creates long lasting partnerships with employers, brokers, and providers.

The organization’s mission is to provide affordable access to healthcare and to improve the health of its members. Blue KC is committed to offering affordable and attractive options for healthcare through progressive and flexible products and services.

Blue KC’s core values enable their enterprise strategy and guide their interactions with every stakeholder. The team at Blue KC is committed to embodying these five fundamental beliefs with members and their partners.

1. Healthiest Life

2. Empowerment

3. Inclusion

4. Better Together

5. Excellence

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Vice President, Financial planning & Analysis provides leadership to the Financial Analysis and Planning Division of Blue KC. This includes managing and setting the strategic direction of the Division and contributing to the management and strategic direction of the company. The VP is responsible for developing the people, processes needed to meet and exceed the needs of the Financial Planning and Analysis customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Review, communicate and present strategic plans, operating budgets and forecasts. Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to provide financial plan for performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives.

2. Build exceptional financial, analytical and project management tools and skills within the financial planning team and across the organization to better partner with the business to ensure performance is maximized and sustained. This includes turning data into actionable intelligence, partnering to develop creative solutions and providing trusted expert advice supported be data analytics.

3. Support the CFO in communicating and presenting information to the Board including the reporting of operating results and related commentary.

4. Plan, align and direct work of Planning and Analysis including process improvements, standardization and capability development that meet the evolving needs of the organization more efficiently and effectively.

5. Develop long and short-range operating and capital budgets/forecasts, which are supported by BCBSKC’s long and short-range plans and objectives, taking in consideration a global perspective

6. Demonstrate accountability and ownership while determining targets and measures, ensuring alignment with business unit functions regarding financial matters

7. Recommend budget modifications as required and develop action plans based on business and financial acumen

8. Directly support activities and timely information related to sales and account management to drive profitability

9. Review monthly performance and financial results of all organizational business units and provide recommendations to senior management, stepping up to address difficult issues

10. Identify risks, potential business opportunities and make recommendations for action, including providing financial expertise in the planning of new services/products, outsourcing/insourcing services, and expansion opportunities that generate additional sources of revenue.

11. Hire, develop and engage talent effectively, promoting drive, vision and purpose

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15 years of leading major financial activities to include but not limited to financial planning and analysis, operational performance management and capital management (insurance experience required)

• Experience leveraging technology to improve processes, to produce more timely, reliable and accurate information to drive decision making.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all levels of management.

• Willingness to challenge the status quo. Excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation, listening and communication skills) characterized by effective interactions with a diverse range of internal and external constituents. Demonstrated political savvy to operate in politically complex situations and remain effective.

• Decisive, action-orientation, leader

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Our ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics or related field. Advanced degree or CPA preferred.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are interested in being considered for this meaningful opportunity, please contact:

Megan McQuay, Principal, Recruitment Solutions, United States

megan.mcquay@lhh.com

505 348 2982

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