Regional VP, Operations & Finance (Regional CFO)
About the Role
The Regional Vice President, Operations & Finance is a CFO‑type position for the South Central (TX, OK, AR) region, accountable for the regional P&L. This seasoned health‑plan leader collects, analyzes and reports market data to connect financial outcomes with operational effectiveness, and provides leadership to the regional finance team while serving on the Regional Leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Lead regional market‑level strategy development process with operational leaders.
- Direct accountability for regional P&L and achievement of margin and administrative budget targets.
- Design and implement policies and procedures that increase performance, integrate with other units, and comply with federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain management and performance controls by identifying, tracking, measuring and analyzing data to highlight problems, prevent losses, contain costs and drive process improvements.
- Lead the annual CMS Medicare Advantage product bid process, collaborating with enterprise product, finance and growth teams.
- Provide fiscal and operational oversight of the regional annual budget, financial planning, projections, risk management and operational metrics reporting.
- Maintain administrative budget oversight for regional functions and deliver strategic and financial analysis to support provider contracting, health services and trend identification.
- Cultivate internal and external business relationships to serve as resources for technical knowledge and performance improvement.
- Collaborate with Provider Network, Health Services and Network Performance peers on product, network, quality and operational strategy and execution.
- Interface regularly with regional, divisional and corporate leaders and engage in strategic discussions with physician and hospital leaders.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Part D coverage, and intimate knowledge of the annual CMS bid process.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- 8 + years of finance experience in the health‑solutions industry, including at least 3 years in a CFO role or COO role with finance responsibility.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building high‑performing teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate positively with all levels of the organization.
- Management and leadership experience.
- Willingness to travel a minimum of 20 % within the South Central region.
- Residency in, or willingness to relocate to, Texas, Arkansas or Oklahoma (preferably Texas).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Knowledge of South Central regional market dynamics and value‑based care.
- Experience working with physician groups, provider contracting, market operations, and Medicare risk adjustment and Stars/Quality functions.
Benefits
Humana offers competitive, whole‑person benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance; and many additional wellness programs.
Pay
Base salary range: $223,700 – $307,800 per year (subject to geographic location and individual factors). Eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
Schedule
Weekly hours: 40.