Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is hybrid at 51 Clemson Rd. Columbia, SC.
Position Purpose: The Financial Analyst III provides advanced financial reporting and analysis to support senior management in planning and achieving financial objectives. The role prepares complex analyses, extracts and interprets data from multiple systems, and conducts studies to improve operational and financial effectiveness. It also performs detailed financial and cost‑accounting reviews to identify trends and ensure accuracy.
What You’ll Do:
Corporate Finance & Strategic Projects
Reviews and researches strategic corporate finance and insurance‑risk initiatives.
Supports projects such as mergers and acquisitions, investment evaluations, and other high‑level assignments from executive leadership.
Works with large, complex datasets to support analysis and recommendations.
Advanced Financial & Statistical Analysis
Performs complex statistical, cost, and financial analyses to determine the cost of business activities.
Interprets financial transactions to inform management decisions, evaluate past performance, and project financial outcomes.
Conducts 401(k) and HSA balancing and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Financial Statements & Modeling
Reviews and prepares financial statements for areas without dedicated accounting staff.
Builds and maintains financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and acquisition reviews.
Performs research and analysis on potential acquisitions and financial opportunities.
Special Projects & Operational Support
Completes special assignments such as financial statement analysis, audits, vendor analysis, and forecasting.
Performs general ledger reconciliations, including complex benefits‑related accounts (e.g., 401(k), HSA).
Prepares ad hoc and custom reports for leadership.
Coordinates with relocation teams and engages in vendor communication to support financial processes and resolve discrepancies.
To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need The Following:
Required Work Experience: 6 years of financial analysis experience. A Master's Degree may count for 4 years of experience.
Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field
Required Skills and Abilities: Strong communication and decision-making skills. Able to compile complex information, design reports, and analyze data. Excellent presentation, organization, and research/analysis skills. Academic and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Excellent analytical and modeling skills. Excellent analytical and modeling skills. Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts-discounted cash flow/valuation methodologies.
Required Software and Other Tools: Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office.
We Prefer That You Have The Following:
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree-in Finance/Financial Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other job related field.
Highly Preferred Skills and Abilities: Expert level excel
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:
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
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
What We Can Do for You:
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.
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 individuals with disabilities and protected 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.
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