Senior Analyst, Finance (Illinois Health Plan, SQL Preferred) - REMOTE

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides senior level analyst support for finance activities including financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, trending and modeling to support planning for future business decisions such as new product development, marketing strategies and investments. This position is part of the health plan finance team and supports the financial management of the IL health plan. The individual in this role will assist with the monthly close process, forecasting and budgeting, regulatory reporting, developing financial models, and responding to any ad hoc reporting requests for leadership decision-making support. Essential Job Duties Gathers, interprets and evaluates financial information; generating forecasts and analyzing trends in sales, finance and other areas of business. Financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, close reporting, and month-end variance analysis Complete accurate and timely financial reporting and identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies Uses financial data to evaluate and make recommendations relating to business opportunities, product development, marketing strategies, investments, financial regulations, and similar financial projects or programs. Forecasts and monitors economic benefits of Molina investments in infrastructure and operations (enhancements in operating efficiency and effectiveness). Assists the information technology department with financial modeling, budgeting, benchmarking analysis and variance ana