Senior Vice President, Finance

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members.
Position Purpose: Provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of finance for the Business Unit.
Oversee all finance related activities for business unit including developing and monitoring progress against Annual Operating Plan
Responsible for financial analysis, identification of month end financial drivers, and forecasting including headcount planning to ensure compliance with program requirements
Responsible for identifying medical cost trends and leadership of medical cost improvement initiatives
Perform financial impact analysis for new contracts and support negotiations
Review monthly performance and financial results of the business unit and provide recommendations to senior management
Responsible for the business unit’s contribution to corporate
Perform duties as Chief liaison between Corporate Finance and the Business Unit
Establish financial strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures in support of the overall strategic plan
Oversee and validate pricing models and lead initiatives to identify inefficiencies and areas of development and improvement
Direct health plan analytical needs and coordinate reporting strategy
Act as a lead for internal and external audits
Lead rate setting activity and coordinate corporate and entity actuaries
For Federal Services - Serve as the Federal Services lead executive and liaison with the Government for all financial matters specific to the entity's Government program operations, such as Disclosures Statements and DCAA/DCMA interactions.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration. Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years in a high level finance role in the healthcare or insurance industry.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.