Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and Dental Economics

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. Its a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do — from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description

Directs the annual operating and capital budgeting, financial analysis, executive and departmental decision support and financial report development functions within the Government Programs division

Primary Job Responsibilities

– Oversees the development of short-term and long-term strategic financial planning by partnering with leaders to assess overall segment goals. 
– Establishes and communicates information about financial targets, identifies and reports risk levels determined for the overall financial plan, and provides actionable insights.
– Leads alignment and consensus regarding financial decisions across markets and segments. Collaborates with leadership to plan and analyze business performance by identifying gaps between business goals and objectives.
– Presents feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects and providing insight into relevant historical trends and expected future events.
– Provides strategic input for business decisions by overseeing the production of complex financial models that incorporate assumptions, expectations, and known risks. 
– Serves as the financial consultant for discussions with Medicaid and Medicare Advantage clients on monthly performance, renewals, and expanding risk contracts in partnership with Sales and Account Management.
– Drives cost management initiatives and identifies and quantifies opportunities for improvements in financial performance.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.