Part-Time Head of Finance

Centene Corp.; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

tuition reimbursement

paid time off plus holidays

flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks a senior finance leader to direct the business unit’s finance department, oversee budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and ensure financial policy compliance. You will drive strategic financial planning, interpret complex reports, and coordinate with state and corporate teams on financial matters.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting or finance with 5+ years of relevant experience and prior management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial analysis or finance related experience.
• Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.
• Experience in public accounting, operations, financial analysis, information systems and health care or insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, negotiate and handle activities of the business unit’s finance department and aid in formulating and administering organization financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor business processes and systems to assure integrity in information and systems.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
• Review, communicate, and present strategic plans, operating budgets and forecasts.
• Establish targets and measures that are appropriate for the site and linked to objectives; evaluate program effectiveness and reporting accuracy.
• Provide financial plan for performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives.
• Interpret financial reports for management team.
• Serve as contact for the State, corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters.
• Monitor legislative and political developments affecting the business unit from a financial perspective.
• Coordinate political contribution activity, interact with lobbyists, attend political fundraisers, and ensure compliance with political contribution statutes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Purpose:

• Direct, negotiate and handle activities of the business unit’s finance department and aid in formulating and administering organization financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor business processes and systems to assure integrity in information and systems
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports
• Review, communicate, and present strategic plans, operating budgets and forecasts
• Establish targets and measures that are appropriate for the site and are directly linked to business unit and corporate objectives. Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure reporting accuracy
• Provide financial plan for performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives, etc.
• Interpret financial reports for management team
• Serve as contact for the State, corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters
• Monitor legislative and political developments affecting the business unit from a financial perspective
• Coordinate political contribution activity, interact with lobbyists, attend political fundraisers, and ensure compliance with political contribution statutes

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial analysis or finance related experience.
• Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.
• Experience in public accounting, operations, financial analysis, information systems and health care or insurance preferred.

Pay Range:

$134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year

About Centene:

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Additional Compensation:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Fair Chance Consideration:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act