Finance Analyst II

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Note: 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. Position Purpose: With the IT Finance Corporate team, you will be compiling and analyzing labor financial information for the company. Assist with the review and validation of contractor requests, extensions, statements of work (SOWs), and professional services agreements. Support project costing activities, including review of project coding, PeopleSoft IDs, cost plans, and funding alignment. Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to labor and project accounting. Perform analyses related to capital versus expense classification in accordance with accounting policies and capitalization guidance. Support labor reporting processes, including internal labor, contractor labor, and professional services spend. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls. Assist with audit requests, SOX compliance activities, and documentation of labor-related financial processes and controls. Partner with business leaders to evaluate labor demand, resource capacity, and funding requirements. Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technology, Procurement, Portfolio Management and HR to resolve financial issues and support decision-making. Assist with the preparation of labor forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for internal and external labor resources. Analyze actual labor spend, labor utilization, contractor costs, and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, including budget development and forecast updates. Monitor and report on labor-related financial metrics, including headcount, contractor spend, labor capitalization, and project investment costs. Preferred Skills: 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. IT Finance experience preferred ​ Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2+ years of financial or data analysis experience. Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act