Financial Analysis Senior Analyst

Job Description IH Finance Expense Senior Analyst Cigna are excited to introduce a newly created position within the International Health Expense Management team. As the IH Shared Services Senior Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy across our IH Support Functions and UK Shared Services organisation. Reporting to the IH Expense Senior Manager, you'll be at the heart of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysisdriving insights that influence strategic decisions across global teams. You will also act as the on-site leadership representative for the IH Expense Finance team within our Bengaluru office, providing guidance and support on local initiatives such as HR coordination, performance management, and team engagement. This will be a mix of direct line management and dotted line reporting, this role fosters a strong leadership presence, promoting collaboration, accountability, and alignment with broader team goals. This is a high-impact role for a leader 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: Own the UK Shared service budgeting process throughout the forecast cycle. Collaborate with global controllers to provide consolidated budget/forecast for IH Support Functions Leadership Team. 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 IH Expense Senior Manager. Audit: Lead the UK expense team external audit, ensuring audit queries and deliverables are met on a timely basis by team members. Month End: Ensure the UK expense team month end process is completed with accuracy and on-time and in line with UK statutory accounting standards. 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. Leadership: Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, ensuring alignment with global objectives while supporting the development and well-being of team members. Adhoc: Support the IH Expense Senior Manager and wider finance teams 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) - 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis or a related field - Leadership experience - 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 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.