Director Of Business Planning

About Accolade
Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) provides millions of people and their families with an exceptional healthcare experience that is personal, data driven and value based to help every person live their healthiest life. Accolade solutions combine virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent technology and best-in-class care navigation. Accolade’s Personalized Healthcare approach puts humanity back in healthcare by building relationships that connect people and their families to the right care at the right time to improve outcomes, lower costs and deliver consumer satisfaction. Accolade consistently receives consumer satisfaction ratings over 90%. For more information, visit accolade.com.

Role overview
The Director of Business Planning, reporting to the CEO and dotted line to Chief People Officer, is focused on managing and coordinating planning activities across the business. The role will work collaboratively with senior leaders to carry out our planning rhythms, enable the execution of the business and better hold people accountable to their commitments.

A day in the life…

• Drive the process for annual Business Planning; oversee strategic Business Planning process from development through successful execution under the guidance of management
• Develop strong working relationships with executive leaders, business partners, and stakeholders to learn the business and partner to drive the achievement of company metrics
• Drive Internal Leadership Meetings (i.e. Monthly Business Reviews, Semi-Annual Leadership Summit, Annual Strategy Session, etc) from preparation to meeting execution, including event management, agenda creation, setting expectations with presenters, driving the meeting, capturing action items and post-meeting follow-up
• Support with Quarterly Board Meetings from preparation to meeting execution, including work-back plans, prep meetings, curation of content and support during the Board Meeting
• In partnership with the CEO, CFO, Chief Product Officer and Chief People Officer, support with the Annual Planning Process beginning with budget planning, setting targets, determining company initiatives, and distilling the annual plan throughout the company
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop visually compelling and informative presentation materials, including slides, to effectively communicate key messages, strategies, and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion, maintaining trust and professionalism in all interactions
• Undertake special projects and initiatives, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs
• Demonstrate influence skills and lead by example, acting as a coach and creating agents of change within the business

What we are looking for…

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field or Bachelor's Degree and equivalent combination of prior relevant experience
• 7- 10+ years’ experience in corporate environment
• Strong personal presence and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive, problem-solving in nature
• Highly entrepreneurial, self-starter and action oriented
• Very hands-on in defining objectives and producing deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Master of Microsoft Office (especially, Excel and PowerPoint)

Hiring Range
$165,000
Annual
Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, including access to Accolade Advocacy, Accolade Care, and Accolade EMO.
• HDHP medical plan with generous employer contributions towards an HSA
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching employer contributions
• Open Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule + 5 floating holidays
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Subsidized commuter benefits programs
• Virtual access to coaching, self-care activities, and video-based therapy and psychiatry through Ginger
• 1 Volunteer days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) w/ employee discount

We strongly encourage you to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Our people are the Heart of Accolade

Together, we are building a great and enduring business that truly makes an impact. At Accolade, we are committed to building a workplace where all can grow and thrive. ​We do this by living our core values:

Member Obsessed

For everything we do, we ask ourselves: Is this going to make our member’s life measurably better?

Be Fearless

We think differently. We do what’s never been done. We are reinventing healthcare every step of the way.

Stronger Together

We honor the differences among one another and know that our unique perspectives drive us forward.

Genuine Care

We care deeply about the human beings we work with and serve. We have each other’s back.

Embrace Reality

We bring the data, tell the truth, and trust each other.

Relentless Execution

We operate with a bias for action. Take initiative, move fast & have fun.

Accolade is committed to being a company that embraces a hybrid work environment where employees can enjoy the best of both worlds - the flexibility to work from home and the opportunity to have a common place to connect, collaborate, and innovate with others in-person. Our hybrid work model requires that employees who live within 40 miles of an Accolade office are required to be in the office for at least two days during the work week. Accolade will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Accolade is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing an inclusive environment for all qualified applicants and employees. We provide employment opportunities, without regard, to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US. We are committed to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience.

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Accolade

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $164,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101