Job Description
OVERVIEW
Client seeks Finance Project Manager to oversee financial and budgetary activities for IT procurement and contracting projects supporting a large-scale health insurance exchange platform. This system serves a medical program and insurance marketplace, enabling eligibility determination, plan shopping, and enrollment for state residents.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Program Management : Coordinate and monitor all finance-related activities at program level; ensure compliance with state agency priorities and requirements
- Stakeholder Liaison : Primary contact between program team and agency administration / finance units
- Budget Analysis & Forecasting : Conduct ongoing analysis of program performance against budget and operational goals; develop financial impact assessments for proposed activities
- Contract & Procurement Support : Provide expertise for development of finance-related contract and procurement requirements; monitor cost allocations across projects
- Financial Reporting : Create templates and produce monthly / ad hoc reports for senior leadership
- Budget Development : Lead annual budget and funding request development; manage expenditure request processes
- Process Improvement : Recommend and implement finance process improvements using industry best practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years : Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting (government environment preferred)3+ years : State / Commonwealth budgeting, accounting systems and processesAdvanced Excel : Complex modeling, pivot tables, financial analysis (mandatory)Strong analytical skills : Problem-solving aptitude, financial acumen, detail orientationProject management : Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with strong follow-throughStakeholder management : Navigate needs / expectations of diverse stakeholdersCommunication : Excellent written and verbal skills for executive-level reportingPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SharePoint and Jira experienceHealthcare or insurance industry backgroundIT procurement / contracting experienceChange management and release management exposureEDUCATION
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)MBA in Finance, Accounting, or Administration preferred