Director, Strategic Initiatives - Enterprise Finance

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.

Director, Strategic Initiatives is a critical enterprise leader within Enterprise Finance
, responsible for shaping and executing high-impact, cross-functional programs that advance CVS Health’s strategic priorities. This role operates as an internal consulting leader and trusted advisor
, driving finance transformation, operational excellence, and innovation across the Enterprise Finance organization.

You will define the vision and roadmap for strategic initiatives
, lead governance and execution, and develop internal talent in advisory best practices
—building a culture of strategic thinking and consulting excellence. This position offers executive-level visibility and requires strong influence skills to align senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Operations, Technology, and business units
.

• Define and execute the long-term roadmap for enterprise finance initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks, operating cadences, and success metrics for all strategic programs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations that shape enterprise decisions.
• Design and monitor KPIs to measure progress and success of transformation initiatives.

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs including ERP modernization, process redesign, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive accountability for milestones and outcomes across multiple work streams.
• Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and executive-level reporting.

• Administer change management strategies to support successful implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on comprehensive transformation strategies that address critical areas for change.
• Communicate with transformation teams on potential risks, barriers, and challenges that may hinder progress.
• Align transformation processes with the evolving industry landscape for optimal organizational outcomes.
• Promote a transformative culture that encourages experimentation, agility, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

• Partner with senior leaders across Finance, HR, DDAT (Digital, Data, Analytics, Technology) and other functions to ensure alignment and adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Influence decision-making through compelling business cases, data-driven insights, and executive presentations.
• Build strong relationships across the enterprise to foster collaboration and accelerate change.

• Mentor and develop internal teams in advisory and consulting best practices, including strategic analysis, business case development, and change management.
• Create frameworks, playbooks, and training programs to build internal consulting capability.
• Communicate with top management on change management capabilities and recommend training, resources, and tools to enhance employee skills.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within Enterprise Finance.

• Drive adoption of automation, AI, advanced analytics, and digital enablement to enhance financial processes and decision-making.
• Identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies for CVS Health.

• 10+ years of experience in strategic initiatives, finance transformation, or internal consulting within large, matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-level programs and influence senior executives.
• Proven skills in execution and delivery, business intelligence, collaboration, and…