Senior Director, Finance

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Direct, negotiate and handle activities of the business units finance, accounting and analysis functions.

• Manage the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the Central region of Medicare, with Texas as the largest market
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports ensuring requirements are met
• Interpret financial reports for management team. Review, communicate, and present strategic plans, operating budgets and forecasts
• Identify financial trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate underlying drivers
• Provide financial plan for performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives
• Interpret and understand forecasts prepared by actuarial teams.
• Monitor and analyze business processes and systems to ensure data and system integrity
• Determine targets and measures ensuring alignment with business unit and corporate objectives, evaluate effectiveness and recommend updates as needed
• Serve as the point of contact for corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters
• Direct support activities and timely information related to sales and account management to drive profitability
• Ensure optimization and accurate reporting of various financial related matters
• Assess risks and opportunities that fall outside of forecasted expectations.
• Present detailed financial insights to executive Medicare leadership
• Lead and manage a team of 2–3 direct reports
   

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 7+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. Experience in public accounting, operations, information systems and health care or insurance preferred.

Please note: This is a remote position. Central standard time (CST) work hours preferred, but not required. 

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act