Finance Acceleration Associate

Company : Highmark Health Job Description :  This is a Hybrid based role - 3 days a week in Pittsburgh - T, W, TH JOB SUMMARY   This job is a three-year , early career acceleration program for Finance that focuses on developing knowledgeable and technically capable talent to fill future Senior /Lead Analyst roles at Highmark Health.   Associates are expected to enhance their personal and professional skills and experience by rotating through different business areas over the course of three years in selected Finance roles, including but not limited to, financial planning & analysis, cost management, accounting, and strate gic fin ance. These different rotations provide a un ique op portunity to build skills and experience to excel in the Finance field.    The incumbent is assigned to functional areas within Enterprise Finance or the Business Unit Finance teams based on their experience, educational background, and interests and are made responsible for various work streams and assignments. Accountabilities include, but are not limited to, regular discretion and judgement to solve problems, creating innovative solutions, interacting with customers and senior leadership, and acting as a champion for the program, through program optimization, outreach and recruitment, and mentorship of future recruits. The incumbent will receive focused and regimented development and exposure to position for accelerated advancement.    Summary of Job Responsibilities   Develop a robust understanding of the company's products and services, how we achieve our financial objectives , and how team leadership and influencing skills as a finance leader are critical to the success of the organization. This will be achieved through active participation with the program leadership, peers/cohort, Evolve, and taking advantage of other formal and informal learning opportunities.   Perform financial analysis and/or accounting duties as an individual contributor and/or team leader, ensuring that work product is timely and accurate , the work is performed in a manner that minimizes manual processes and is delivered with a customer focus. Complete assignments in the assigned functional rotational area including gathering and synthesizing data into meaningful observations, analyzing, identifying , and problem solving for various situations. Present findings and recommendations to leadership and workgroup at the close of each rotational assignment.   Contribute to short and medium-term duration projects, building an action-oriented skill set that enables successful project delivery and confidence from project team members and matrix partners. Collaborate with key stakeholders across business units, vendors, and partners during rotations.   Engage in career planning targeted towards Finance skill development and seek professional development feedback. Through rotation work and skill development, develop an orientation towards success in higher-level analyst roles.   Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.   Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.   Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.   Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.   As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.   Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.   Other duties as assigned or requested .     Required Qualifications   Having completed at least one internship in a role relevant to this position   Must be legally authorized to work for any US employer without requiring sponsorship   Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field   Preferred Qualifications   Active in one or more club, volunteerism effort, or other activity outside of the classroom   Language (Other than English) :   None   Travel Requirement:   0% - 25%   PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS   Position Type   Office- or Remote- based   Teaches / trains others   Occasionally   Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site   Rarely   Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)   Never   Physical work site required   Occasionally Lifting: up to 10 pounds   Constantly   Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds   Occasionally   Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds   Rarely   Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.   Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies .   As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all d