[Hiring] Financial Analysis Senior Advisor @Cigna Healthcare

Role Description

The Financial Analysis Senior Advisor serves as a strategic business partner supporting the GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) Operations organization through advanced financial and operational analysis. This role is responsible for evaluating business performance, identifying trends and opportunities, assessing risk, and delivering actionable insights that drive decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Working closely with Finance, Operations, Contracting, Technology, and other business stakeholders, the Senior Advisor develops executive level financial models, performance reporting, forecasts, and analytical solutions that support organizational objectives. The role leads high-impact initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, data governance, and business intelligence while providing trusted recommendations to senior leadership. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and contributes to strategic planning, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis & Business Insights:
  • Perform advanced financial and operational analyses to support strategic decision-making.
  • Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers through data-driven insights.
  • Develop forecasts, financial models, and business cases to support organizational initiatives.
• Reporting & Performance Management:
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting, and performance metrics that provide actionable business insights.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to evaluate organizational performance and support business planning.
• GPO Operations Support:
  • Partner with GPO Operations leadership to assess business performance, support strategic initiatives, and identify opportunities for operational improvement and growth.
  • Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful recommendations for stakeholders.
• Process Improvement & Governance:
  • Lead efforts to enhance reporting processes, automate workflows, and improve data integrity and operational efficiency.
  • Support governance, compliance, audit, and risk management activities to ensure effective controls and reporting accuracy.
• Partnership & Collaboration:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to business partners and leadership.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and provide guidance to team members while contributing to departmental strategy and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, operational analytics, or related experience.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL, and data analysis tools.
• Experience developing dashboards, reporting solutions, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights to leadership.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare, pharmacy, GPO, supply chain, or related operational environments.
• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Familiarity with data governance, automation tools, and system implementation projects.

Requirements

• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary of 109,200 - 182,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
• Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
• Comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• 401(k) and company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.