Corporate Financial Analyst

Summary
 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!
Description
 

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:

• This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working on-site at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You'll Do:

• Reviews and researches 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 to include Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What we Prefer you to have:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What We can Do for You:

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
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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 minorities, females, disabled individuals and 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 physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, 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.