Financial Analysis Senior Analyst

IH Expense Financial Analyst (Tech & Product Enablement)

Cigna are excited to introduce a newly created position within the International Health Expense Management team. As the IH Expense Finance Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy across our IHDS organisation. Reporting to the IHDS Technology Controller, you’ll be at the heart of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis—driving insights that influence strategic decisions across global teams.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is passionate about turning data into actionable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Build Financial Models: Design and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision making. Ensure accurate financial allocations modelling is provided.

Forecasting & Budgeting: Working with Global controllers, own the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process using IBM Planning Analytics.

Deliver Insightful Analysis: Track performance, analyse variances, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

Create Executive-Level Reports: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Functional Leaders and the IHDS Technology Controller.

Partner Across Teams: Collaborate with cost centre owners and regional finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and effective forecasting.

Drive Cost Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.

Support Leadership Presentations: Contribute to executive-level presentation materials.

Champion Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry best practices and foster a culture of learning and innovation.

Audit: Support the UK expense team external audit, ensuring audit queries and deliverables are met on a timely basis by team members.

Month End: Deliver the UK expense team month end including accruals; pre-payments; capitalisation; monthly matrix & debit notes

Adhoc: Support the IH expense team with ad-hoc reporting requests and project support

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (Master’s or professional certification like ACCA, CFA, CPA preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related field
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in excel
• Excellence organisation skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Attributes

Financial modelling and forecasting skills

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex structures
• Critical thinking who drives efficiency and continuous improvement
• Collaborative team player
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and/or US GAAP

Knowledge of SAP systems (Oracle etc)

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.