VP, Finance Technology & Strategic Integrations

Company

Highmark Health

The Vice President of Finance Technology and Integration will be a critical member of the finance leadership team responsible for defining and executing the enterprise's 5-year finance IT strategy and leading all finance‑related integration activities for affiliations. The incumbent acts as a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of finance processes and technology, capable of driving transformation and ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and processes.

• Finance IT Strategy & Stakeholder Relationships
• Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive 5‑year technology strategy for the finance organization that aligns with the enterprise's strategic goals.
• Partner with IT, business leaders, and business unit finance to translate business needs into technology solutions and create a roadmap for the evolution of our finance systems, including ERP, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and reporting platforms.
• Oversee the selection, prioritization, implementation, and optimization of all financial systems and technologies.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and consulting partners.
• Stay up to date on the latest finance technology trends and best practices.
• Finance IT Execution & Compliance
• Direct the development, requirements‑gathering, business process mapping, data conversion, systems configuration, testing, deployment, documentation, and updates for all Finance systems.
• Lead the development, testing, implementation/adoption, and scaling of AI use cases for finance with appropriate governance.
• Develop and track key performance indicators to assess achievement of goals, milestones, and efficiency/productivity.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to automate processes, enhance data analytics, and improve efficiency within the finance function. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity, security, and accuracy of all financial systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to finance technology and data privacy.
• Finance Integration of Affiliations
• Lead the finance integration workstream for all strategic affiliations from due diligence through post‑affiliation integration.
• Develop and implement a scalable and repeatable playbook for finance integration to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Direct the integration of financial reporting, planning, accounting policies, and internal controls for acquired entities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Corporate Development, HR, Legal, IT) to ensure a holistic and successful integration process.
• Oversee the integration of financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition and data migration.
• Provide regular updates to the executive leadership team on integration progress, risks, and synergies.
• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day‑to‑day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

• 10 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.
• 10 years of experience with modern ERP and FP&A systems (e.g., Oracle, Anaplan, Workday).
• 10 years with proven record of developing and executing IT strategy and transformation initiatives.
• 10 years of Demonstrated leadership experience in finance integration.

• 5 years of experience in healthcare industry.
• 5 years of experience with both large‑scale, enterprise‑wide systems and nimble, competitive financial technology solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Exceptional project…