Job Category: Finance and AccountingJob Description:Your RoleThe Director, Product & Financial Analytics - Stellarus, reporting to the VP, Corporate Finance & Head of Stellarus Finance, will lead, prioritize and oversee the development of financial reporting and analysis to enable Stellarus, a new health care technology company, to grow. This will include: creating a product pricing model for services, product Profit & Loss analysis and enhancement of financial reporting; lead and evaluate the effectiveness of Stellarus products in the marketplace based on competitive and other financial analysis; collaborate closely with the Stellarus CFO and leadership to develop product costing (including allocation of shared costs) to allow for careful financial management of cost and margins, and to drive strategies to improve efficiency and drive business growth; help preserve cash flow while exploring sources of new investment. The Director will partner with corporate development to evaluate new and existing partnerships and different funding models.Responsibilities:Your WorkIn this role, you will:
Lead the development and building of product cost, pricing and profitability analysis; in addition, the build out of P&L reporting by product and company level for Stellarus
Partner with finance and corporate development to evaluate potential transactions, and to provide a finance lens; if complete, you will lead the financial operationalization for Stellarus
Partner across the Ascendiun family of companies to assess funding sources and partnerships to drive next generation capabilities
Build and develop a finance team to directly support Stellarus and lead financial planning, long-range planning and partner to drive future strategy; this includes product management, information technology and partner management functions
Partner with outside plans and their finance teams to provide reporting and analysis
Partner and drive the financial close process on a monthly basis in addition to executive and board-level performance reporting packages
Qualifications:Your Knowledge and Experience
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, a Master's degree is preferred
Requires 12 years of relevant experience with 6 years of management experience
Requires Healthcare industry experience, Healthcare IT startup and Health Plan experience highly preferred, with a focus on finance analytics, product development, and product pricing
Requires a proven track record of building and managing financial operations and strategies in a product focused and product development environment, preferably at a growth-stage company in healthcare
Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategies
Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a commitment to developing team members
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
About the Team:About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of CompaniesStellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.Stellarus' vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus' objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California's vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.Our Values:At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.Our Workplace Model:At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.Two Ways of Working:
Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above). Exceptions:
o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.
Physical Requirements:Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.Equal Employment Opportunity:External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
