Finance Analyst IV – IT Finance

Centene Corporation

Finance Analyst IV analyzing financial information and leading financial projects for Centene. Partnering with finance leadership to provide insights and forecasts on strategic initiatives.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Kansas, Montana, New York, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strong ability to present insights to senior leadership. Proficient in utilizing financial systems and project management tools to drive informed decision-making and maintain financial transparency.

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Financial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingVariance AnalysisFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingData AnalysisMetrics DevelopmentReconciliationContract EvaluationScenario Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIndependent WorkDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

OneStreamPeoplesoftWorkdayServiceNow PPMPlanviewApptio

Industry Keywords

Financial OversightIT FinanceStrategic InitiativesFinancial TransparencyProcurement Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compile and analyze financial information for the company
Lead various financial projects
Partner closely with business and finance leadership to deliver insightful analysis
Develop measures to track, trend and forecast related impacts of organizational strategic initiatives
Run pre-established reports as well as development of new reports for internal stakeholders
Develop metrics to evaluate financial impact of proposed contracts
Contribute commentary/insights into the business units performance based on area specific knowledge and analysis based results/indicators
Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts
Identify and research variances
Handle complex and high level financial analysis
Present and discuss analysis with upper management
Lead forecasting and budgeting processes, including quarterly forecast submissions, maintenance of a rolling forecast, and assumption-based budget planning with scenario and sensitivity analysis
Partner closely with adjacent finance and accounting teams to support month-end close
Lead month-end financial reporting, delivering clear variance analysis, key trends, and actionable insights versus forecast and budget to VP-level stakeholders
Drive financial and operational analysis through reporting, forecasting support, demand/capacity modeling, workforce metrics, and data-driven insights that inform business decisions
Provide financial oversight for technology investments and workforce decisions, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and procurement policies
Facilitate financial support for new technology purchases, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement policies, validating financial impact and budget alignment
Partner with BTS (Centene's Business Technology Solutions) and operational leaders to support strategic initiatives, drive informed decision-making, and maintain financial transparency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
6+ years of financial or data analysis experience
Experience supporting IT functions or previous roles in IT Finance preferred
Strong experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
Experience with relevant financial system and project mgmt. tools (e.g. OneStream, Peoplesoft, Workday, ServiceNow PPM, Planview, Apptio)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to senior leaders
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules