VP Finance Technology & Integration

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Finance Technology and Integration will be 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.
 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES                                        

• 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.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 5 years of experience in healthcare industry.

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

SKILLS

• 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 busines