VP Finance Technology & Integration

at Highmark Health in Boise, Idaho, United States

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 enterprises 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 enterprises 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