The Director, Capital Strategy and Planning analyzes and forecasts financial, economic, and other data to provide accurate and timely information for strategic and operational decisions. The Director, Capital Strategy and Planning requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment.
This position is remote; however, you must be available to work within the Eastern or Central time zones.
Humana is looking for an experienced and results-oriented Director of Capital Strategy and Planning to lead the development, coordination, and execution of capital and returns optimization initiatives across our enterprise. This leadership role will require a strong sense of urgency, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with teams across Finance and the broader business, including the Insurance and CenterWell segments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of capital strategy, planning, and returns management processes.
- Collaborate across multiple teams to develop, implement, and refine return on capital metrics aligned with value creation and long-term strategic priorities. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and timely execution.
- Build and maintain analytics and reporting dashboards on internally developed return metrics to provide strategic insight and transparency for finance and business leadership teams.
- Develop and implement governance framework for Humana's regulatory capital allocation strategy and decision making.
- Prepare Board or investor-ready materials that communicate Humana's capital allocation strategy and performance against it.
- Monitor and provide insights on industry and competitive developments focused on regulatory capital optimization and returns.
- Provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership based on rigorous financial analysis and market insights. Communicate strategies clearly and succinctly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Foster highly productive working relationships that enable close collaboration with Humana's Management Team as well as key corporate, functional, and business unit leaders.
- Build and lead a team of 2-3 associates
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related analytical field (e.g., economics, statistics, computer science)
- 5+ years of related experience in FP&A, capital planning, or strategic finance leadership in a highly regulated environment
- Advanced proficiency in financial statement analysis and modeling/forecasting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles for health insurers
- Understanding of regulatory capital strategy, planning, and related governance processes
- Strong proficiency and experience in data analysis with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
- Demonstrated leadership through ambiguous scenarios successfully with a high sense of urgency
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the polish, poise, and executive presence that will ensure effective interaction with senior and executive level audiences
- Low ego/high EQ, collaborative mindset and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage many diverse stakeholders and SMEs and win their co-ownership in the outcome
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams by identifying, cultivating, and motivating top talent from inside and outside of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- CFA, CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree/designation
- Health insurance industry experience
- Experience working with Python, SQL, C++, Power Bi, Tableau and other data analytics tools
Additional Information
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To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay 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.
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: 03-19-2026About 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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