The Financial Analyst will be responsible for the analysis of the Health Connector’s financial information. Primary duties will be in the areas of financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, and auditing, and other support functions. The Financial Analyst reports to the Manager of Finance and is a full-time exempt position. 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Budget, Forecast, and Business Partnering  
    • Assist with management and development of the Health Connector’s administrative budget model, including analyzing enrollment and financial data 
    • Collaborate with budget owners to provide robust and accurate annual plan and forecast inputs while providing quarterly variance analysis 
    • Assist in managing spend against budget and forecast and present monthly expense and operational metric reports to assigned budget owners  
    • Ensure variances are thoroughly investigated, opportunities and risks are identified and communicated to finance team members 
  • Accounting, Audit and Control 
    • Assist with updating standard operating procedures, control documentation, self-risk assessment, and the remediation of gaps 
    • Monitor any risk assessment or audit findings, including performing the tracking and testing of control activities 
  • Financial Analysis and Reconciliation 
    • Work with the Manager of Finance on financial analysis and modeling, business data analysis, and all other financial aspects to support Health Connector programs  
    • Utilize business intelligence tools to create interactive dashboards and reports for various stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making 
  • Other 
    • Support the financial integrity process in validating internal and external reports to identify data discrepancies 
    • Assist with scheduling and taking notes for key finance meetings 
    • Performs other duties as needed and assigned 

 Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 
  • Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant professional accreditation a plus 
  • Minimum 1 year overall work experience with proven experience in FP&A, public company a plus 
  • Significant data, analytical, and financial modeling experience 
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SQL and business intelligent tools for data analysis.   
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity. 
  • Strong analytic and communication skills, both written and verbal 

Competencies: 

  • Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to meet various deadlines 
  • Teamwork: solid and reliable team contributor, excellent listening skills, open-minded, and ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues while performing job duties 
  • Independence: the ability to complete assignments on time with minimal supervision and adapt to changing work priorities to meet the dynamic needs of the Health Connector 
  • Initiative and accountability: ability to identify and solve problems and accountability for ownership of individual performance 
  • Integrity: honesty and a positive professional attitude  
  • Quick learner, ability to follow instructions, willingness to share and to seek advice and feedback from various stakeholders; self-motivated with the ability to stretch and take on new challenges 

If interested: Send a cover letter and résumé to Connector-jobs@mass.gov.

Salary: $73,000–77,000/year

Please note:

  • Due to the requirement of 268A, please complete the Applicant Disclosure Form and return it with your application.
  • All Health Connector employees are required to provide satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • All Health Connector employees are required to provide satisfactory proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The Health Connector is operating on a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in the downtown Boston office and 3 days working from home.

About the Health Connector:

The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (Massachusetts Health Connector) is an independent public authority serving as the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant marketplace for the Commonwealth. The organization is charged with providing subsidized and unsubsidized health insurance to individuals and small employers. The Health Connector also oversees policy development related to health care reform under both state and federal laws, as well as conducting public education and outreach about health care reform and coverage opportunities.

The Health Connector is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as a vital characteristic of its workforce. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin, or disability.