Direct, negotiate and handle activities of the business unit’s finance department and aid in formulating and administering organization financial policies and procedures.

• Monitor business processes and systems to assure integrity in information and systems
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports
• Review, communicate, and present strategic plans, operating budgets and forecasts
• Establish targets and measures that are appropriate for the site and are directly linked to business unit and corporate objectives. Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure reporting accuracy
• Provide financial plan for performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives, etc.
• Interpret financial reports for management team
• Serve as contact for the State, corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters
• Monitor legislative and political developments affecting the business unit from a financial perspective.
• Coordinate political contribution activity, interact with lobbyists, attend political fundraisers, and ensure compliance with political contribution statutes.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of accounting, financial analysis or finance related experience. Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff. Experience in public accounting, operations, financial analysis, information systems and health care or insurance preferred.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.