Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

This position is a hybrid role that requires two days in the office based upon the needs of the organization.

Compensation: This position is exempt, and the salary range is $93,538-$123,490. 

Qualifications: 

Education, Licensure, and Experience: 

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. A combination of relevant experience and education may also be considered, with a bachelor's degree strongly preferred. 

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong background in the finance industry. Experience in the insurance sector is highly preferred. 

• At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis roles, preferably within a dental or health insurance finance environment. 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). 
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, with experience in Prophix being highly desirable.   

Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the insurance sector, including regulatory requirements, risk management, and industry-specific financial practices strongly preferred. 

• Understanding of actuarial concepts, risk management principles, and financial reporting standards. 

• Strong ability to perform financial, statistical, and comparative analyses, and to draw sound conclusions and recommendations. 

• Expertise in using financial systems and data analysis tools to support financial planning and reporting. 

• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information and data from multiple sources. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders, including Board members. 

• Strong passion for delivering outstanding customer service, both internally and externally. 

• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with keen attention to detail, strategic thinking to align financial planning with business objectives, and the ability to make independent decisions based on critical financial analysis. 

• Ability to think strategically and align financial planning initiatives with business objectives. 

• Proven competence in managing and leading large-scale projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and seamless execution. 

• Advanced skills in team building and conflict resolution. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and schedule tasks accordingly. 
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.  

Essential Functions:  

• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and commit to staying updated on emerging trends and technologies in finance and insurance to ensure the organization remains competitive and compliant. 

• Conduct high-level complex professional work, including revenue, claims, gross margin, rate/volume, operational, budget variance, cost allocation, and cost/benefit analyses to support strategic decision-making. 

• Perform analytics on new projects and ventures, utilizing financial analysis and metrics to predict outcomes and provide actionable insights for business growth. 

• Collaborate with leadership to create the annual budget, ongoing mid-year forecasts, multi-year long-term plans, and formal capital allocation models.  

• Evaluate and assess risks associated with insurance operations, such as claims experience, pricing adequacy, and regulatory compliance. Provide recommendations for risk mitigation to protect the organization. 

• Create and maintain complex Excel-based financial models for revenue projections, staffing needs, cost/benefit analyses, scenario planning, and other financial assessments as needed. 

• Work in tandem with functional leadership as a business partner to assist, inform, and educate on financial matters, fostering a collaborative and informed decision-making environment. 

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders. 

• Review and analyze monthly budget variance reports, researching explanations to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting. 

• Provide support for ad hoc analysis as requested by senior management, delivering timely and relevant financial insights. 

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to measure organizational success, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations. 

• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare the company's financial performance against industry standards and other Delta Dental member companies identify areas for improvement. 

• Develop and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency strategies to optimize the company's financial performance. 

• Evaluate potential capital investments and projects, providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making. 

• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the potential impact of various business decisions and external factors on the company's financial performance. 

• Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure transparency and trust in the company's financial practices. 

• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing financial insights and support to other departments as needed. 
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and software, ensuring they meet the company's needs and support accurate financial reporting. 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and ensure the company's financial practices comply with relevant laws and regulations. 

• Represent DDCO’s strategic business priorities to vendors and partners. 

• Role model a positive work attitude and expect the same from others while holding self and others accountable to DDCO’s Core Values.  

• Take the lead role in oversight of the quality improvement initiatives and ensuring timely project management and reporting.  

• Write and update policies, standard operating procedures and job aides in a timely manner. 

• Maintain competency through professional self-development by participating in professional group and network activities.  

• Become familiar with and follow DDCO-wide and department-specific policies, standard operating procedures and the DDCO Core Values; seek assistance from management or Human Resources when clarification or assistance is needed.  
• Assist others as requested.  

Working Conditions: 

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.  Regular exposure to a computer screen. 

• No physical effort beyond that is typically required in a normal office environment. 

• A flexible schedule may be required. The potential for tight deadlines or periods of high workload might require additional hours.   

• This position is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of two days in the office and may change based upon the needs of the organization. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Benefits:

Delta Dental of Colorado offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Some of the highlights from our benefits package include:

• 23 days of PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• 6 paid illness days
• Three affordable medical health plans
• Fantastic dental insurance plan
• Vision and hearing plan
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Supplemental retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability policies
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• ECO Passes for team members (we are near a light rail station!)
• Paid volunteer time off

This position is a hybrid role that requires two days in the office based upon the needs of the organization.

Compensation: This position is exempt, and the salary range is $93,538-$123,490. 

Posting Close Date: 3/24/25 

Delta Dental of Colorado is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Salary : $93,538 - $123,490