Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis (IC)

CVS Health Corporation; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation in the New York area seeks a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead Medicaid Health Plan financials, budgets, forecasts and KPIs while partnering with the CFO and executive teams.

You will oversee reporting, variances, cost optimization and strategic planning across the state program, ensuring alignment with Medicaid requirements and corporate goals, with significant budget authority and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and reporting.
• 5+ years in healthcare or insurance.
• P&L ownership and leadership with budgets and forecasts.
• Experience with Medicaid/Medicare or commercial health insurance financial drivers.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Finance) or FSA/CPA preferred.
• Strong financial analysis, trends, projections and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of financial reports aligned with strategic goals.
• Identify key variances and trends to inform decisions.
• Lead budgeting process for the business unit or region.
• Serve as liaison between senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Guide strategic financial planning and resource allocation.
• Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide insights to executive leadership on financial strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align objectives.
• Drive process improvements and best practices in finance.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

P&L management

Budgeting

Reporting

Strategic thinking

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Advanced degree (MBA/Finance) or FSA/CPA

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

The ideal candidate will reside in larger New York area

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis role will function as the Financial Planning and Analysis lead the New York Medicaid Health Plan and will support the CFO directly to achieve financial and strategic goals by managing and driving business actions and financial goals across the Plan. This position will oversee the development, analysis, and reporting of financial forecasts, budgets, and key performance metrics to support strategic decision-making. This role ensures alignment of financial strategies with state Medicaid requirements and corporate goals, providing actionable insights to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. With significant budget oversight and authority, the position drives financial performance, manages operational complexities, and assesses opportunities to enhance profitability and efficiency in a dynamic healthcare environment. Key interactions include executive leaders, operational managers, and state Medicaid stakeholders.

The Senior Manager will:

• Oversee the development of comprehensive financial reports that align with strategic goals.
• Leads the identification of key financial variances and trends, providing insights for strategic decisions.
• Leads the budgeting process for the entire business unit or region, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
• Acts as a liaison between senior leadership and cross-functional teams, influencing key business decisions.
• Leads strategic financial planning, aligning financial resources with long-term goals.
• Leads cost optimization initiatives, ensuring the financial health of the organization and driving efficiency improvements.
• Guides executive leadership on financial strategy, resource allocation, and long-term goals.
• Leads cross-functional teams to drive alignment across departments and ensure business objectives are met.
• Drives process improvements, innovation, and the implementation of best practices in financial operations.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years financial experience including strategic and business planning, financial planning, analysis, P&L, reporting or accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare or insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health Plan Finance.
• Experience in P&L management and leadership with budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in development of Budgets and identification of risks and opportunities.
• P&L ownership and key financial metrics.
• Medicaid, Medicare or Commercial health insurance products and financial drivers.
• Advanced degree in Business and/or FSA/CPA.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or similar disciplines.
• Experience in Financial analysis, trends, projections, and analytics.

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or similar disciplines required or equivalent years of experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$82,940.00 - $182,549.00

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.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/12/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.