**Position Summary** The Consolidation Lead will oversee a team that performs specialized tasks, such as reviewing, tracking, and forecasting client-level financial requests and liabilities, and maintaining appropriate reserves. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, delivering data-driven insights, and driving strategic financial initiatives that align with business goals. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead and manage a team performing specialized operational and analytical tasks that include reviewing client-level financial requests and liabilities, and setting appropriate reserves. + Ensure timely and high-quality execution of financial responsibilities across assigned functions. + Provide support in monthly/quarterly financial closing activity in close co-ordination with business and finance teams. + Partner with business leaders to deliver actionable insights that inform investment and resource allocation decisions. + Conduct variance analysis, performance tracking, and financial reporting to support transparency and accountability. + Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and scenario analyses to support strategic planning. + Identify and implement process optimization strategies while maintaining operational stability. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align team objectives with broader business goals. + Mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence. **Recommended Qualifications** **Education & Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred) + 13 – 16 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business operations, or a related field. + 3+ years of experience in a leadership or team management role. **Skills & Competencies:** + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset. + Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning. + Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. + Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic outcomes. + Proven ability to lead teams effectively without requiring deep subject matter expertise. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. **About Evernorth Health Services** Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.