Lead – Finance Portfolio Management and Strategy

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The Lead – Finance Portfolio Management and Strategy plays a critical role in supporting the development and execution of the Finance function’s strategic roadmap. This position partners closely with Finance leadership, IT, Enterprise Data Governance, and other cross-functional teams to advance key initiatives, ensure robust portfolio management, and foster continuous improvement across the Finance organization.

• Travel into the Humana's Louisville headquarters at least 1 time per month.
• Support the creation and refinement of the Finance target state and strategic roadmap in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Develop a strong understanding of the requirements and priorities across Finance towers and the business teams they serve to inform the strategic direction and execution plans.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of prioritization frameworks, working with Finance stakeholders to assess and validate proposed priorities and initiatives.
• Analyzes the financial implications of proposed investments so that senior managers can evaluate alternatives against the organization's business objectives.
• Liaise with Finance, IT, Enterprise Data Governance, and other relevant teams to ensure effective sequencing of initiatives, identify dependencies, and create detailed project plans with clear KPIs and value metrics.
• Monitor progress against established milestones and project budgets, providing timely updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Execute ad-hoc priorities as required, including preparing materials for the Enterprise Transformation Office and other executive audiences.
• Design and implement efficient and effective portfolio management infrastructure, including project reporting and budget tracking, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage the Finance change portfolio and budget jointly with IT and Finance teams, ensuring transparency and accountability across all stakeholders.
• Coordinate tracking of value measures in alignment with Transformation Office methodology to assess the impact of key initiatives.
• Support the development of training, communications, and capability-building programs to position Finance for future success
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices relevant to Finance, recommending and supporting their application where appropriate.
• Foster collaboration and the sharing of best practices across the Finance organization, serving as a connector between teams.
• Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving abilities, synthesizing complex information and delivering clear messaging to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in portfolio management, strategy development, and project management within a Finance or corporate environment.
• 2 or more years of project leadership experience
• Proven ability to lead and support cross-functional teams and drive complex initiatives to completion.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective processes and training programs.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and process improvement methodologies.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or a CPA strongly preferred
• Prior health insurance industry experience working in Finance/Accounting

Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$104,000 - $143,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This…