Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.
Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the NYC office, two weeks out of the month.
Position Purpose: Provide leadership, oversight and proactive management of all aspects of finance (FP&A and G&A) for the Business Unit.
- Oversee all finance FP&A and G&A related activities for business unit including developing and monitoring progress against Annual Operating Plan.
- Responsible for financial analysis, identification of month end financial drivers, and forecasting including headcount planning to ensure compliance with state requirements.
- Responsible for identifying medical cost trends.
- Align with Corporate Functions on Reserving Methodology and Medical Cost Estimates
- Prepare Management and Reporting Packs on Financial Performance
- Review monthly performance and financial results of the business units and provide recommendations, rationale for variances and impact to forecast to senior management.
- Responsible for the business unit’s contribution to corporate.
- Establish financial strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures in support of the overall strategic plan.
- Direct health plan analytical needs and coordinate reporting strategy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree preferred. 8+ years in a high-level finance role in the healthcare or insurance industry required. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.
CPA preferred. Medicaid and Medicare experience preferred.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- Master's Degree
- 8+ years in a high-level finance role in the healthcare or insurance industry
- Previous management experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing staff performance
- CPA
- Medicaid and Medicare experience
Centene Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time are provided alongside paid parental and caregiver leave, with adoption reimbursement also available. Feedback suggests time-off policies are broad enough to support major life events and everyday needs.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible schedules, remote work options, relaxed dress codes, and an Employee Assistance Program are offered along with discounts on products and services. Feedback suggests this flexibility enhances work-life balance across varied roles and locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employee stock purchase plan support long‑term financial wellbeing. Feedback suggests these programs form a stable foundation within the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Centene provides healthcare solutions to individuals across the United States with more than 23 million members nationwide.






