Finance Analyst II

Centene Corporation

Finance Analyst II compiling and analyzing labor financial information for Centene. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making and reporting processes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,200 - $101,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, labor reporting, and project costing, utilizing advanced Excel and Power BI for data manipulation and visualization. Proficient in supporting compliance activities and enhancing financial controls through process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisAdvanced Microsoft ExcelPower BI ReportingLabor Reporting ProcessesSOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData AnalysisCost AccountingBudget DevelopmentVariance AnalysisAccrualsReconciliationsProcess ImprovementCapitalization GuidanceLabor Utilization Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftOneStreamERP SystemsProject Management SystemsPower Query

Industry Keywords

Labor Financial InformationContractor RequestsStatements of WorkFinancial ControlsAudit Requests

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of financial or data analysis experience
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.

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