Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is the primary finance partner and go to advisor for assigned Benefit Business leaders. This role delivers trusted, actionable financial and operational insight by integrating performance data with business context and translating results into clear, decision ready narratives. The FBP supports leader decision making within defined business areas through strong relationships, sound judgment, and high quality analysis.

This is hybrid position with the expectation to be in office 2-3x per week. We are looking for candidates in the Portland Metro area.

Estimated Hiring Range:
$126,720.00 - $154,880.00

Bonus Target:
Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual

Current CareOregon Employees: Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job.

Essential Responsibilities

Analysis & Operations

• Integrate financial results with operational data such as volumes, utilization, staffing metrics, productivity, and program activity.
• Proactively seek operational context from business partners to explain financial trends, risks, and variances.
• Translate operational drivers into clear, actionable financial insights for assigned business leaders.
• Develop narrative-based analysis that supports informed decision-making, rather than producing standalone financial reports

Financial Planning and Analysis Support

• Support forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and planning activities end-to-end for assigned Benefit types.
• Coordinate planning assumptions and deliverables with FP&A, Accounting, Actuarial Services, and operational stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong FP&A judgment by identifying key drivers, risks, and trade-offs and effectively partnering with FP&A leadership on planning needs.
• Partner with the Director, Finance Business Partner to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across financial outputs.

Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to benefit managers and senior operational leaders.
• Explain financial performance in business and operational terms, increasing financial literacy across the organization.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance and non-Finance teams to support current and future integration.
• Represent CareOregon in external meetings or forums as needed, demonstrating professionalism and effective financial leadership.

Team Support and Development

• Provides coaching and mentoring to analysts and junior finance partners.
• Support onboarding and development of new team members.
• Lead through influence by reinforcing Finance standards, analytical rigor, and a collaborative partnering model.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education

Required

Minimum 6 years' experience in finance including core areas such as financial planning and analysis, business partnering, accounting or related field.

Experience partnering with operational or program leaders in a complex organization

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance management principles
• Knowledge of healthcare, payer, or regulated industry

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze financial and operational information and translate it into clear, actionable insights for business partners
• Ability to exercise sound commercial judgment and frame financial trade-offs to support business and strategic decision-making
• Ability to lead or influence planning and performance discussions across business lines
• Ability to work collaboratively across Finance functions (FP&A, Accounting, Actuarial)
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment
• Ability to advise business leaders and cross-functional partners without direct authority
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships through clear communication, credibility, and collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, problem-solve creatively, and adapt to changing business needs
• Ability to use computer-based financial, analytical, and reporting tools
• Ability to remain flexible, positive, and resilient while managing deadlines and periods of increased workload
• Ability to motivate and guide partners toward goal attainment
• Ability to support and comply with organizational policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to remain flexible, positive, and adaptable
• Ability to problem solve creatively
• Ability to build productive professional relationships, hold staff accountable and resolve conflicts successfully
• Ability to use computer-based programs and project management tools
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, hear, speak clearly, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day

Working Conditions

Work Environment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: ☒ No ☐ Telephonic ☐ In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment

Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

Work Location: Hybrid-Office 2 days/week

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer

CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.