Plan Chief Financial Officer

Position Purpose

Provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of finance for the Business Unit.

• Oversee all finance related activities, including developing and monitoring progress against the Annual Operating Plan.
• Conduct financial analysis, identify month‑end financial drivers, and forecast including headcount planning to ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Identify medical cost trends and lead 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.
• Represent the business unit’s contribution to corporate decisions.
• Act 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 for improvement.
• Direct health plan analytical needs and coordinate reporting strategy.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Lead rate‑setting activity and coordinate with corporate and state actuaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (required).
• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• At least 10 years in a high‑level finance role within the healthcare or insurance industry (required).
• CPA preferred or equivalent experience demonstrated through accomplishments.

Pay Range: $227,700 - $431,400 per year.

• Competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off plus holidays.
• Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.
• Additional incentives as eligible.

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.