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Position Summary:
As a Lead Director – Finance Systems & Process Transformation, you will lead and deliver large-scale finance transformation programs across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead end‑to‑end finance transformation initiatives—defining strategy, overseeing complex program execution, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders to modernize finance processes, systems, and operating models. You’ll be recognized as a strategic leader with deep finance and transformation expertise, a strong executive presence, and a proven ability to drive change across global enterprises. Experience supporting M&A‑driven finance transformations is highly valued and considered a strong differentiator.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Transformation Leadership
Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives, including system modernization, integration of acquired entities to EP, and data/analytics improvements.
Define transformation roadmaps aligned with business strategy, value creation objectives, and financial outcomes.
Drive adoption of best practices across Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Treasury.
Program & Execution Management
Oversee complex, multi-workstream finance transformation programs, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, and budget.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation plans and guide decision-making at the executive level.
Ability to manage and support multiple initiatives simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
Partner closely with Finance leadership, business executives, IT, and external partners to align transformation priorities.
Present transformation strategies, business cases, and status updates to senior leaders and executive committees.
Influence decision-making by presenting clear options, trade-offs, and recommendations.
Change Management & Capability Building
Lead organizational change initiatives, including communication strategies, training, and adoption planning.
Build and mentor high-performing transformation teams; foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Work independently and present solutions to stakeholders and leaders to support data-driven decision making.
M&A Integration
Support finance aspects of M&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger finance transformation.
Lead harmonization of finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting for acquired entities.
Partner with corporate development and finance leadership to accelerate value realization from acquisitions.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Finance, Finance Transformation, or large-scale business transformation initiatives
Minimum of 5–7 years in a leadership role, managing senior teams and complex programs.
Experience with at least 3+ ERP-enabled finance transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or comparable platforms)
Deep experience in one or more business processes like Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash
Strong knowledge of finance processes, controls, and performance management
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs with cross-functional impact
Willingness to travel 10%-20% (including plane) based on project needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in Big 4 consulting, advisory, or professional services environments.
Prior experience working for or project in a large complex environment
M&A integration or carve-out experience supporting finance organizations.
Familiarity with advanced finance technologies, data analytics, automation tools and AI/ML capabilities
Proficiency in Cloud architecture and solution design is highly preferred
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent years of related professional work experience may substitute
MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA, PMP) preferred
Any Hyperscalar certification (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure) preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in Finance or Finance Transformation
- 5-7 years in a leadership role
- Experience with 3+ ERP-enabled finance transformations
- Deep experience in business processes like Record to Report
- Strong knowledge of finance processes and performance management
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive for benefits-eligible colleagues, including medical, dental, and vision with free preventive care and access to virtual care and select no-cost MinuteClinic services. Mental health support is also highlighted with no-cost confidential counseling sessions per issue.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after meeting service and hours requirements. Ownership programs are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a stated purchase discount.
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Pay Growth & Progression — A companywide minimum wage floor establishes a baseline that is framed as a positive starting point in some roles and markets. Unionized or high-cost areas are described as having clearer wage scales and step-ups that can materially lift pay over time.
CVS Health Insights
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
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