Corporate Event Planner (Finance)

Job Title: Corporate Event Planner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Corporate Event Planner to join our team and lead end-to-end event management for internal and external events. This role involves managing all aspects of planning, coordination, and execution for events such as internal and external meetings, employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and advisory forums. The ideal candidate brings expertise in corporate event planning, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong understanding of the healthcare industry and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Event Management

• Lead the full lifecycle of events from initial concept through post-event follow-up
• Manage logistics, scheduling, communications, vendor coordination, and on-site or virtual execution
• Manage events with minimal supervision. Perform all related tasks including needs assessment, RFP process, budget planning and controls, site selection, vendor negotiations, meeting specifications, production and program and website development
• Coordinate event logistics including attendee badging, directional signage, room layouts, access controls, and other operational elements to ensure a smooth and professional experience
• Develop PowerPoint presentations outlining meeting overviews including objectives, executive summaries, event details, and logistical plans
• Create comprehensive event overview documents capturing all key meeting details, timelines, and responsibilities to ensure alignment among stakeholders
• Manage programs on-site; serving as primary contact between business partners and all vendors
• Develop and manage project plans and timelines. Ensure that all program procedures and activities are effectively developed, communicated to business partners for approval, and executed within the required timeframe
• Review and audit all program related billing for accuracy, reconcile payments to vendors, and track and report expenses. Ensures timely program delivery within budget
• Maintain accurate records, systems input, and complete file management as outlined in department policies and procedures

2. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams such as business partners, executive and senior leadership, production, sales, marketing, and communications team to define event goals, align with business objectives and develop program deliverables
• Ensure each event reflects the company's brand, culture, and strategic direction

3. Event Planning & Execution

• Plan and deliver a variety of internal and external corporate events, including:
  • Client events and advisory meetings
  • Departmental meetings and team sessions
  • Employee recognition programs

• Versatility, flexibility, and ability to work within constantly changing priorities and adapt to last-minute or on-site changes while maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure

4. Vendor & Budget Management

• Identify and manage vendors and venues, ensuring service quality, compliance, and adherence to timelines.
• Create and manage event budgets, track spending, and provide financial reporting.

5. Compliance & Risk Oversight

• Ensure all events follow internal risk mitigation protocols and corporate compliance policies.
• Maintain documentation and support audit or reporting needs.

6. Post-Event Evaluation

• Collect feedback, assess outcomes, and recommend improvements for future events.
• Deliver post-event reports with key insights and performance metrics.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate event planning experience, preferably in the healthcare or financial sector
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of events industry and virtual event platform best practices and trends, innovative content delivery methods, event production/technology, destinations/hotel operations, online registration systems, adult-learning concepts and related skills necessary for the successful planning and delivery of events
• Health care industry experience a plus
• Works independently as well as part of planning teams, possesses strong project management capabilities and uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve required results
• Must be flexible and able to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a matrix organization
• Ability to travel, including occasional nights and weekends (20-40 percent)
• Ability to work from a Cigna office 3 days a week, as directed by the business

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.