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Centene Corporation · 3 days ago

Vendor and Financial Operations Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Centene Corporation is a diversified national organization focused on transforming the health of communities. The Vendor and Financial Operations Manager will oversee vendor relationship management and financial performance, integrating operational oversight with fiscal accountability to ensure budget discipline and optimal vendor outcomes.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Leads the detailed preparation and management of the annual operating plan (AOP), monthly budget, and reforecast cycles for functional area(s)

Integrates actual results into budgeting models (Cognos/Hyperion) and ensures consistency with accounting standards and company policies

Analyzes monthly variances, identifies key drivers, and provides actionable insights to leadership

Monitors SG&A budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial targets

Manages invoice validation, accruals, and vendor payment tracking, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Supports executive presentations, providing financial summaries, trends, and recommendations for decision-making

Performs ad hoc and complex financial analyses to evaluate business performance and identify improvement opportunities

Serves as the primary relationship manager for assigned vendors, ensuring contractual compliance, performance monitoring, and financial accountability

Develops, tracks, and maintains vendor scorecards, SLA dashboards, and corrective action plans as needed

Partners with Procurement on RFP development, bid evaluation, and vendor selection to ensure alignment with organizational and financial objectives

Conducts regular vendor review meetings to assess operational performance, cost effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals

Collaborates with internal departments (Medical Management, Provider Services, Finance, and Operations) to ensure vendor deliverables meet business needs and quality standards

Identifies and implements process improvements that optimize vendor performance and reduce costs

Delivers clear and timely reporting on vendor and financial metrics for internal and external stakeholders

Supports the preparation of reports and responses for executive management and board-level presentations

Maintains operational integrity, ensuring adherence to contracts, company policies, and applicable regulations

Leads or contributes to special projects, RFPs, and cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic and financial impact

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Financial analysisVendor managementBudgetingCognosHyperionRFP managementHealthcare experienceExecutive presentationProcess improvementCertified Public AccountantCross-functional collaboration