Lead Director, FP&A – Aetna Clinical Services (Utilization Management)

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

22h

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 We (Aetna Clinical Services Finance team) are seeking a dynamic Finance Director ready to step into a highly visible, strategic leadership role within Aetna Clinical Services. This is an opportunity for an established finance professional to shape organizational strategy, influence key business decisions, and lead a team responsible for the full financial management of our Utilization Management functions. This leader will bring strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach to driving outcomes. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, own all day‑to-day financial operations, and guide a team in delivering accurate, insightful, and actionable financial intelligence.

Requirements

• 7–12 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in strategic, analytical, or operationally‑focused roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional relationships, and excel in evolving, matrixed environments.
• People leadership experience with a track record of developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Hyperion and S4 Hana.
• Experience creating and driving OKRs, KPIs, and other measurable objectives that lead to actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

• Background in healthcare, managed care, or financial services.
• Experience with P&L management, forecasting, financial modeling, and trend analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic levers that influence business outcomes.
• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial execution and strategy for the utilization management organization.
• Create an organizational culture with sound financial and governance processes.
• Lead process improvements to streamline forecasting processes and oversee the creation of metric driven financial and expense reports to generate strategic insights for clinical leadership.
• Collaborate and create strategic partnership with business leaders and influence financially viable strategies
• Provide support for a variety of finance / business needs, including the development of monthly and quarterly reporting packages, budget presentations for senior leadership, and day-to-day ad-hoc analyses.

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: Director