Health Underwriter, Sr. jobs in Springfield, OR

Company Description: 

Umpqua Health stands at the forefront of community health as a leading Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) committed to transforming healthcare delivery. Our mission is to enhance the well-being and health of the communities we serve through innovative, integrated, and patient-centered care. As a CCO, we are dedicated to coordinating physical, mental, and dental health services, ensuring comprehensive care for our members. Our team comprises professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. We value diversity, inclusivity, and the unique perspectives of our team members, creating a collaborative and supportive work environment. This synergy is essential in our approach to delivering holistic and personalized care to our community.

At Umpqua Health, safety and well-being are paramount. We maintain a drug-free workplace policy to ensure a healthy and productive environment for our employees, patients, and the community at large. This policy includes drug screening for all potential hires and a strict no-drug policy across our organization.

Umpqua Health is actively seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team. The Sr. Financial Analyst, will champion the financial planning and analysis function, demonstrating a commitment to self-development and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team. Responsible for collaborating with executive leadership, the candidate will drive critical insights, establish ambitious financial goals, and align strategic initiatives with the company's growth trajectory. Proficiency in forecasting, modeling, and financial strategy is essential, with a focus on enhancing accuracy and identifying early warning indicators. The candidate will contribute strategic financial planning assistance, evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting capital allocation decisions. Strong project management skills, effective communication of complex financial information, and a dedication to compliance and continuous improvement are integral to success in this role. The position requires adaptability, problem-solving acumen, and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in a dynamic financial environment. 

• Practices self-development and promotes learning in others by proactively providing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and leaders; building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; influencing others through technical explanations and examples; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; providing feedback to others; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; supporting team collaboration; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
• Responsible for driving the financial planning and analysis function, providing critical insights and recommendations to support our company's growth strategies and financial objectives
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish ambitious financial goals and strategic initiatives that align with the company's growth trajectory in the market
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support decision-making and drive financial performance
• Forecasting and Modeling: Develop and refine robust financial models and forecasting methodologies to assess business performance, predict future outcomes, and support growth planning
• Continuously improve forecasting techniques to enhance accuracy and provide early warning indicators
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing financial insights, scenario analysis, and guidance on revenue optimization
• Financial Strategy: Contribute to the development of financial strategies that support and accelerate the company's growth objectives
• Evaluate new business initiatives, expansion plans, and market penetration strategies
• Conduct financial analysis and feasibility studies to inform decision-making and identify areas for growth
• Capital Allocation and Investment Analysis: Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct financial analysis, due diligence, and return on investment assessments to support capital allocation decisions
• Completes work assignments and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area; supporting the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; ensuring team follows all procedures and policies; coordinating resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines; collaborating cross-functionally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating high priority issues or risks as appropriate; and recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities
• Evaluates complex business environment by conducting financial assessments (e.g., Situational, Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats, Opportunity-Based Strategic Planning, system value chain analysis); and interpreting reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data
• Creates forecasts in accordance with business strategic initiatives by analyzing and interpreting budgeting trends; reviewing results of budget and forecasting; coordinating with others to develop department/regional budgets; and making recommendations
• Advises executive leaders on strategic fiscal matters by reviewing regular and special reports for both financial and statistical matters in order to facilitate financial management throughout the organization; participating in regular meetings with leadership to review financial results for their areas; and acting as an internal consultant to the executive team on reading and interpreting financial results, analyzing variances, and improving performance
• Conducts financial modeling by developing best-practice and complex models; analyzing and optimizing risk alternatives; and developing, reviewing, and recommending what-if scenarios and forecasts using in-house models or software
• Assesses the business vision, objectives, and strategic initiatives by conducting and/or reviewing research provided by others to assess financial impact of strategies and initiatives
• Completes costing activities by identifying and suggesting cost avoidance and cost recovery opportunities
• Evaluates performance/operations/financial state by using and implementing templates and computer applications; reviewing and conducting complex financial analyses (e.g., operating cash flow analyses, pro forma P&L, line item walk forwards, volume building blocks, NPV, IRR, Discounted Cash Flow, statistical analyses, economic analyses); and reviewing and completing complex variance analysis (e.g., volume, P&L line item, cost of goods, rate)
• Reports financial information by evaluating and communicating financial trends, findings in data analysis reports, and forecasts of income and expense; reviewing and communicating assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses; and using data/inputs from systems to support analyses (e.g., membership and utilization reports, volume reporting, analysis spreadsheets, investment schedules)
• Supports operations by analyzing and interpreting their operational/financial performance; and determining areas of improvement
• Improves financial performance by analyzing financial trends; and in partnership with the business leaders, uses results of analysis and understanding of operations to identify actions that address operational performance issues
• Informs strategic financial planning by performing and evaluating complex financial, utilization, and benchmark analytics
• Assists with strategic financial planning by preparing recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, financial requirements, and operating forecasts; and developing and interpreting financial concepts for financial planning and control

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or statistics.
• Professional Experience: Five (5) experience in Financial Planning & Analysis in healthcare
• Proficiency in conducting thorough analyses of internal and external factors, formulating strategic initiatives, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Innovative and Strategic Thinking: A track record of successfully contributing to the alignment of business goals with overarching strategic plans, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and key drivers that impact organizational success.
• Communication and Decision-Making Abilities: Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Technological Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with data mining systems, Business Objects, and SAS are a plus. Proficiently demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in programming languages crucial for conducting comprehensive data analysis.

Umpqua Health is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces individuals from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Our dedication to fairness and equality extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and compensation, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.