Director, Strategic Initiatives - Enterprise Finance

CVS Health • New York, NY

2d • $100,000 - $231,540

About The Position

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary The Director, Strategic Initiatives is a critical enterprise leader within Enterprise Finance, responsible for shaping and executing high-impact, cross-functional programs that advance CVS Health's strategic priorities. This role operates as an internal consulting leader and trusted advisor, driving finance transformation, operational excellence, and innovation across the Enterprise Finance organization. You will define the vision and roadmap for strategic initiatives, lead governance and execution, and develop internal talent in advisory best practices—building a culture of strategic thinking and consulting excellence. This position offers executive-level visibility and requires strong influence skills to align senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Operations, Technology, and business units.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic initiatives, finance transformation, or internal consulting within large, matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-level programs and influence senior executives.
• Proven skills in execution and delivery, business intelligence, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Proven mastery of problem-solving, decision-making, and growth mindset skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deep finance acumen with ability to connect insights to enterprise strategy.
• Expertise in program management methodologies and tools (Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and execute the long-term roadmap for enterprise finance initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks, operating cadences, and success metrics for all strategic programs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations that shape enterprise decisions.
• Design and monitor KPIs to measure progress and success of transformation initiatives.
• Enterprise Program Delivery Lead complex, cross-functional programs including ERP modernization, process redesign, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive accountability for milestones and outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and executive-level reporting.
• Change Management & Transformation Strategy Administer change management strategies to support successful implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on comprehensive transformation strategies that address critical areas for change.
• Communicate with transformation teams on potential risks, barriers, and challenges that may hinder progress.
• Align transformation processes with the evolving industry landscape for optimal organizational outcomes.
• Promote a transformative culture that encourages experimentation, agility, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Partner with senior leaders across Finance, HR, DDAT (Digital, Data, Analytics, Technology) and other functions to ensure alignment and adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Influence decision-making through compelling business cases, data-driven insights, and executive presentations.
• Build strong relationships across the enterprise to foster collaboration and accelerate change.
• Talent Development & Consulting Excellence Mentor and develop internal teams in advisory and consulting best practices, including strategic analysis, business case development, and change management.
• Create frameworks, playbooks, and training programs to build internal consulting capability.
• Communicate with top management on change management capabilities and recommend training, resources, and tools to enhance employee skills.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within Enterprise Finance.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement Drive adoption of automation, AI, advanced analytics, and digital enablement to enhance financial processes and decision-making.
• Identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies for CVS Health.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees