Lead - Finance Special Projects

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 The Lead – Finance Special Projects is responsible for driving targeted process improvement initiatives within the Finance function. This role partners closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, design, and implement solutions that optimize operations, increase efficiency, and promote the adoption of emerging technologies. The successful candidate will serve as a catalyst for collaboration and best practice sharing across Finance, helping to advance both strategic and operational objectives.

• This role requires travel into the Humana's Louisville headquarters at least 1 time per month.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and their practical applications within Finance, with a continuous focus on improvements enabled by organizational and process design.
• Lead and execute special projects such as benchmarking, process redesign, identification and implementation of automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements.
• Partner with Finance teams and relevant stakeholders to assess current processes, recommend solutions, and drive the execution of approved initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration and the sharing of best practices across Finance, acting as a connector between teams to promote alignment and continuous improvement.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, and monitor progress to ensure timely and successful delivery of process improvement objectives.
• Support the change management process by developing training materials, communications, and capability-building programs as needed.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project outcomes and recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Track and report on key performance indicators and value metrics for process improvement projects.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of demonstrated experience in benchmarking, process improvement, project management, or transformation initiatives, ideally within Finance or a related corporate function.
• 2+ years of project leadership experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience with process design methodologies, automation technologies, and reporting tools is highly desirable.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience in the healthcare industry or other complex, regulated industry is preferred
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$94,900 - $130,500 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 02-19-2026
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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