Executive Director, Finance - Transformation Projects Lead

CVS Health

About The Position

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. Position Summary The Executive Director of Finance Systems and Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA enablement and business continuity. This role oversees the execution of complex programs including ERP modernization, M&A integrations, and cross-functional process redesign, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include leading the SAP ledger migration for a major business unit, transitioning from legacy systems to SAP. The Executive Director directs cross-functional workstreams and external vendors, manages program delivery, and ensures seamless coordination across Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and other business segments. This role is accountable for risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and executive communications, ensuring a smooth transition from implementation to business-as-usual operations. This role will also have responsibility for oversight and leadership of ongoing business as usual support team.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance Transformation, with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA and ERP systems.
Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs, including M&A integrations and finance modernization.
Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting, and controls in a complex, matrixed organization.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.
Previous experience leading a team

Nice To Haves

Previously consulting experience preferred
MBA strongly preferred
Top‑tier consulting strongly preferred; proven multi‑year enterprise delivery.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance Drive the vision and roadmap for SAP-enabled finance transformation across the enterprise.
Lead Finance Transformation initiatives, overseeing a cross-functional team of delivery leads and analysts, and potential for third party consulting.
Establish governance frameworks and operating cadences to ensure alignment and accountability across all transformation workstreams
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and stakeholders across Finance, IT, and other business units as needed
Partner with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
Transformation Program Execution Lead the SAP ledger migration program transitioning from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA.
Lead the planning and execution of multi-year transformation initiatives, including ERP integrations and finance process optimization and enhancements
Manage M&A finance integration efforts, ensuring alignment of systems, processes, and reporting structures across acquired entities
Drive standardization and automation of finance processes to enable scalability and efficiency
Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Change Management & Business Readiness Partner with key teams to develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new tools, processes, and organizational models
Ensure business readiness through stakeholder engagement, training, and communication planning.
Drive smooth transitions from implementation to business-as-usual operations.
Executive Reporting & Communication Deliver presentations, executive briefings, and strategic updates to Finance Leadership and program Steering Committees
Translate complex program data into actionable insights for decision-making.

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.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume