Executive Director, Finance - Transformation Projects Lead

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position Summary

The Executive Director of Finance Systems and Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA enablement and business continuity. This role oversees the execution of complex programs including ERP modernization, M&A integrations, and cross-functional process redesign, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.

• Drive the vision and roadmap for SAP-enabled finance transformation across the enterprise.
• Lead Finance Transformation initiatives, overseeing a cross-functional team of delivery leads and analysts, and potential for third party consulting.
• Establish governance frameworks and operating cadences to ensure alignment and accountability across all transformation workstreams
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and stakeholders across Finance, IT, and other business units as needed
• Partner with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.

• Lead the SAP ledger migration program transitioning from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA.
• Lead the planning and execution of multi-year transformation initiatives, including ERP integrations and finance process optimization and enhancements
• Manage M&A finance integration efforts, ensuring alignment of systems, processes, and reporting structures across acquired entities
• Drive standardization and automation of finance processes to enable scalability and efficiency
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Partner with key teams to develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new tools, processes, and organizational models
• Ensure business readiness through stakeholder engagement, training, and communication planning.
• Drive smooth transitions from implementation to business-as-usual operations.

• Deliver presentations, executive briefings, and strategic updates to Finance Leadership and program Steering Committees
• Translate complex program data into actionable insights for decision-making.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance Transformation, with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs, including M&A integrations and finance modernization.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting, and controls in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.
• Previous experience leading a team

• Previously consulting experience preferred
• MBA strongly preferred
• Top‑tier consulting strongly preferred; proven multi‑year enterprise delivery.

• 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.