Finance Consultant

Position Overview

This role at Highmark Inc. supports the organization by establishing new financial processes, providing complex financial modeling for new business strategies, and advising business leaders on opportunities for Integrated Delivery and Financing System (IDFS) integration. The position assists internal customers across the family of companies in assessing strategy viability, evaluating financial results and risks, and building processes to support an evolving business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers at all levels, interacting regularly with business leaders and senior leadership.
• Execute projects efficiently by ensuring all agreed-upon deliverables are met or exceeded; work independently and directly with customer management including leadership.
• Report periodically on project status, identify risks or corrective actions, and provide advice for adapting to changing expectations.
• Initiate and plan projects by identifying potential customer needs, understanding business objectives, and collaborating to gain required approvals.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a financial role within an organization.
• 3 years of experience presenting financial results to executive audiences.
• 3 years of experience in project-oriented roles managing indirect resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on presentation and relationship building.
• Proven ability to problem solve, think strategically, and work both independently and as part of a team in high-pressure settings.
• Advanced knowledge of financial processes, modeling, and business drivers to assess complex issues in integrated delivery systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced business or financial knowledge of payor/provider dynamics.
• Experience in people management, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• CPA certification is a plus.