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Humana · 1 week ago

Director – Finance Portfolio Management, Strategy, & Special Projects

Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first, and they are seeking a Director of Finance Portfolio Management, Strategy, & Special Projects. This key leadership role involves shaping the Finance function through strategic planning, overseeing portfolios, and driving transformational initiatives while collaborating with senior finance leaders and enterprise stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Provide direction and vision for the Finance function, developing and maintaining a comprehensive 3–5-year strategic roadmap in partnership with senior leaders and stakeholders
Analyze and understand the needs of all Finance towers and the business teams they support to inform target state definition and the approach to achieving it
Establish and lead criteria and processes for initiative prioritization, facilitating decision-making with Finance leadership
Analyzes the financial implications of proposed investments so that senior managers can evaluate alternatives against the organization's business objectives
Define and implement value tracking measures in alignment with Transformation Office (TO) methodology; apply these to prioritized initiatives for ongoing assessment
Collaborate with Finance Towers, Enterprise Transformation Office, IT, Data Governance, and other teams to determine sequencing and dependencies of initiatives; develop detailed plans, KPIs, and value metrics; monitor progress against milestones and budgets
Oversee portfolio management infrastructure, including project reporting and budget tracking; coordinate with other teams to ensure processes are efficient and effective
Manage the finance change portfolio and budget in partnership with IT and Finance teams, ensuring transparency and stakeholder accountability
Lead execution of special projects, including process redesign, automation opportunities, and other high-priority, cross-functional transformation efforts
Prepare and present materials for the Enterprise Transformation Office and other executive-level audiences
Develop and implement training, communication, and capability-building programs; identify skill gaps and create strategies for training and hiring to future-proof the Finance function
Foster collaboration across Finance, acting as the connective tissue to share best practices and facilitate knowledge exchange
Remain current on emerging technologies and their application within Finance, while driving improvements through organizational and process design
Lead and develop a team of approximately four associates, providing mentorship, coaching, and support for career growth and development
Demonstrate exemplary communication and problem-solving skills, synthesizing complex information for diverse audiences

Qualification

Finance strategyPortfolio managementTransformational initiativesProcess improvementStakeholder managementHealthcare industry experienceEmerging technologiesTeam leadershipCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years experience in finance strategy, portfolio management, and transformational initiatives within a large, complex organization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects or portfolios
Strong understanding of finance operations, process improvement, and emerging technologies
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams (5+ years)
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred

Experience in the healthcare industry or other complex, regulated industry is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance

Company

Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

Humana has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (274)
2021 (212)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$13.07B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B

Leadership Team

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Jim Rechtin
CEO and President
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Colin Drylie
Senior Vice President, Experience Transformation
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