Senior Strategic Programs Manager – Finance

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

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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 Senior Manager (IC) – Finance Transformation plays a key role in driving transformation initiatives within the Finance and Accounting organization. This position combines strong subject matter expertise in finance and accounting with the ability to lead and execute transformation programs that improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency. The role partners closely with Finance leadership, Accounting, IT, and operational teams to implement process improvements, enable automation, and support the modernization of finance operations. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of core finance processes and a strong track record of delivering finance transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience with process redesign and operational improvement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working with finance systems, automation tools, or reporting platforms
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change within an organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent years of experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with finance technology implementations or automation initiatives
• Background in process scaling to Center of Expertise
• Exposure to ERP transformations or financial close optimization
• Experience implementing AI Automation
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support finance transformation initiatives focused on improving efficiency, scalability, and standardization across finance operations.
• Execute transformation projects aligned with the organization’s finance strategy and operational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate manual work, and improve data quality.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in finance and accounting processes, including Finance Planning and Analysis, Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C).
• Partner with accounting teams to enhance financial close, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Ensure that process improvements maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive initiatives to improve finance processes through automation, standardization, and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and system owners on ERP enhancements and finance technology implementations.
• Support the adoption of digital finance tools and analytics capabilities.
• Manage multiple transformation workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement new processes and tools.
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption across finance teams.
• Partner with finance leaders, accounting teams, IT, and business stakeholders to define and implement improvement initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes of transformation initiatives to leadership.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve finance operations and reporting capabilities.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to track transformation outcomes and operational improvements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the finance organization.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in finance transformation.

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: Mid Level