Senior Manager, Finance Partner at Delta Dental of Washington – Seattle, Washington

Are you a proactive and results-oriented finance professional with a passion for building strong relationships and delivering high-impact financial insights? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Partner to join our team. You will be instrumental in driving financial excellence and providing strategic insights to support our business leaders. As a Finance Partner you will leverage your expertise to build strong partnerships and relationships with leaders, ensuring financial strategies align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza believe everyone deserves good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do – for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage. We stay Curious. We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The pay range for this position In Western Washington varies between $121,000 – $198,700, and for Eastern Washington varies between $100,600 - $165,300. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza Corp. intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

• Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders across designated business units, serving as a trusted business and financial advisor and collaborating closely with stakeholders to address financial challenges and opportunities.
• Partners with business unit leaders to develop budgets and forecasts and ensure financial plans align with the overall strategic goals of the organization and provide guidance on resource allocation.
• Works closely with the Finance team to communicate business unit needs, understanding the ability to influence is critical given lack of direct oversight of Finance operations.
• Provides financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives and business development activities, including assessing the financial viability of proposed projects, programs or investments.
• Builds reports and dashboards to drive results and facilitate conversations with business units regarding key performance indicators.
• “Self-starter” mentality, with the ability to conduct research and develop recommendations based on minimal guidance and/or structure for a task.
• Conducts in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions, including evaluating financial performance, identifying trends, and assessing the financial implications of various strategies.
• Identifies, assesses and mitigates financial risks, providing recommendations for risk management and contingency planning.
• Monitors key performance indicators and financial metrics to track the performance of designated business units.
• Facilitates accurate and timely financial reporting for designated business units, including preparation of management reports, financial statements, and other relevant documentation.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve financial performance.
• Stays abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in finance and business partnering.

The experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position are outlined below. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

• 8+ years’ experience working broadly across Finance functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience with advanced financial modeling and strategic business planning
• Great communication skills, team player, self-motivated, critical thinker, agile and adept at change
• Innovative mindset and able to identify and improvements in execution

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to the highest standards of information security and HIPAA compliance, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of all data. All staff are expected to support this commitment by following relevant policies.

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