Financial Analyst, Corporate

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Position Purpose:

• Provides key financial reports/analysis to support senior management in planning/evaluation requirements/meeting financial objectives related to strategic investments/acquisitions. Performs market research/competitive analysis/valuation/financial modeling services and due diligence efforts. Prepares/documents complex financial analysis projects that are highly non-routine. Reviews/prepares financial statements/forecasts that involve extractions of financial data.

Logistics: Companion Life.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. This role is located at 1301 Gervais St Columbia, SC 29201.

What You'll Do:

• Reviews and research strategic corporate finance projects such as mergers and acquisitions, investment opportunities, and other project as assigned by executive staff.

• Performs complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of data to determine costs of business activities. Interprets financial transactions in order for management to make economic or business decisions, determine past financial performance, and/or to project a financial probability.

• Reviews and/or prepares financial statements, builds financial models, and researches potential acquisitions for areas of the company which do not have an appointed accounting staff.

• Completes special projects such as financial statement analysis, impairment analysis requiring discounted cash flow techniques, audited financial review, vendor analysis, forecasting, general ledger reconciliations, preparation of AD HOC and custom reports, etc.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Bachelor's in a job-related field.

• 7 years financial analysis experience with a bachelor's degree, OR 3 years financial analysis experience with a master's degree and CPA license.

• Strong communication and decision-making skills. Able to compile complex information, design reports and analyze data. Excellent presentation, organization, and research skills. Academic and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Excellent analytical and modeling skills, in-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis and a strong understanding of corporate finance concepts such as discounted cash flow and valuation methodologies.

• Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Strong Microsoft Excel experience (extracting data, pivot tables and formulas).

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following: We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more.

What We Can Do for You: We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next: After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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