[Hiring] Finance Transformation Lead @Humana

Role Description

The Lead – Finance Strategy, Special Projects and Solution Design leads high-impact strategic initiatives. These initiatives advance Finance priorities through solution design, process improvement, operating model enhancements, and the application of emerging technologies. This role partners closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities. It develops practical solutions and drives execution of initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and deliver measurable business value.

The primary focus of the role is special projects and solution design. The successful candidate will also support Finance portfolio management activities in the near term, helping to drive prioritization, initiative sequencing, portfolio reporting, budget oversight, and value realization across key Finance investments.

For this role, we are looking for a strategic thinker who can translate complex business challenges into actionable solutions, influence stakeholders across the organization, and successfully lead initiatives from concept through implementation.

• Lead strategic projects focused on process improvement, solution design, operating model transformation, and automation opportunities across Finance.
• Partner with Finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to assess business needs, define requirements, and design solutions that address operational and strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve Finance capabilities and performance.
• Support the development and evolution of Finance target-state capabilities, operating models, and strategic roadmaps.
• Analyze operational, financial, and strategic considerations to help leaders evaluate investment options and business decisions.
• Drive execution of approved initiatives, including project planning, stakeholder coordination, issue resolution, progress monitoring, and executive reporting.
• Facilitate collaboration and best-practice sharing across Finance and partner organizations to promote alignment and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional efforts requiring coordination across Finance, Technology, Data & Analytics, Governance, and business teams.
• Contribute to Finance portfolio management activities, including prioritization frameworks, initiative sequencing, dependency management, project reporting, budget tracking, and value measurement.
• Develop presentations, recommendations, and executive-level communications that clearly articulate objectives, progress, outcomes, and realized value.
• Support organizational change management activities, including communications, training, and capability-building efforts.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and value metrics to measure initiative success and business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six (6) or more years of experience in strategy, transformation, process improvement, solution design, project management, consulting, portfolio management, or a related discipline.
• Two (2) or more years of experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to assess business challenges, develop practical solutions, and drive execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience building relationships and influencing stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MBA or related discipline).
• Experience supporting portfolio governance, prioritization, project reporting, budget management, or value realization activities.
• Experience with process design methodologies, automation technologies, analytics, and emerging technology capabilities.
• Experience working within healthcare, insurance, or another complex and highly regulated industry.
• Experience partnering across Finance, Technology, Data & Analytics, or Enterprise Transformation organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and many other opportunities.