Description:

This position will help support the "Corporate" functional areas manage their resources and expenses; working primarily with teams within Finance, Enterprise, and other "non-business" areas.


Advanced finance position performing complex assignments requiring advanced analytical and technical skills. May serve as Subject Matter Expert for the unit participating in and sometimes leading special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

Fundamental Components:

- Assist in the month-end close process which includes preparing journal entries to be posted to the General Ledger (accruals, pre-paids, and expense transfers), analyzing monthly variances to Plan/Forecast, and reporting monthly results to management and business stakeholders
- Develop relationships with key business stakeholders
- Development annual Plan and quarterly Forecasts for General & Administrative (G&A) expenses
- Ensure accuracy of Balance Sheet account balances by completing the monthly Account Reconciliation process
- Manage & maintain an appropriate cost center structure to help organize and track G&A expenses for assigned areas
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and requests from key business stakeholders across the Finance organization
- Able to independently identify problems, communicate to leadership, and execute corrective actions

Background Experience:

3-5 years finance related experience generally required, healthcare finance a plus. Prior experience leading a project team Bachelor’s Degree; Finance or Accounting degree required

Additional Job Information:
Can complete project tracking tools.Ability to manipulate large amount of data into concise analytical reports.Work independently with business areas to compile information.Demonstrates leadership.Influence people within areas of responsibility.Aetna business knowledge (outside department business).PC skills in Excel, Access.Comprehensive business knowledge

Required Skills:
Finance - Delivering Profit and Performance, Finance - Financing Aetnas Future, Finance - Managing Aetnas Assets

Desired Skills:
General Business - Applying Reasoned Judgment, General Business - Communicating for Impact, General Business - Demonstrating Business and Industry Acumen

Functional Skills:
Finance - Expense management, Finance - Financial analysis - closing, planning, forecasting processes, Finance - Financial reporting and analysis

Technology Experience:
Aetna Application - Hyperion Planning, Aetna Application - Hyperion Reports, Database - Hyperion Essbase, Desktop Tool - Microsoft PowerPoint, Desktop Tool - TE Microsoft Excel

Potential Telework Position:
No

Percent of Travel Required:
0 - 10%

EEO Statement:
Aetna is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Benefit Eligibility:
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