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What you will be doing
As a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, you will play a crucial role in driving financial decision-making and providing strategic insights specifically related to sourcing activities for branded and generic pharmaceuticals. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Finance, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other departments to optimize cost structures and support organizational goals within the pharmaceutical sector.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis specific to the pharmaceutical industry to support strategic decision-making related to global sourcing initiatives.
- Develop detailed financial models, forecasts, and business cases tailored to evaluate potential opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvement within this specialized market.
- Collaborate with senior leaders within the pharmaceutical sector in developing annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts for global sourcing operations.
- Monitor performance against targets, identify variances specific to pharmaceuticals, and provide actionable recommendations aimed at continuous improvement.
- Provide valuable insights into market trends unique to the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory changes, competitive landscapes, industry benchmarks, and emerging developments that impact sourcing finance decisions globally.
- Stay updated with relevant macroeconomic factors affecting the pharmaceutical market.
- Identify potential risks associated with global sourcing activities specifically within the pharmaceutical sector such as currency fluctuations, tariffs, supply chain disruptions or regulatory changes that are specific to this industry.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies tailored for pharmaceutical organizations to ensure continuity of supply at optimal costs.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders including senior leaders across various functions (e.g., Global Sourcing, Supply Chain) within the pharmaceutical industry to understand their specific needs related to global sourcing finance within this specialized field.
- Provide proactive financial guidance that supports their decision-making processes.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) specifically relevant to the pharmaceutical sector for measuring the effectiveness of global sourcing initiatives in achieving cost savings objectives unique to this industry.
- Prepare regular reports summarizing financial results specific to Pharmaceuticals along with variance analysis and key insights for senior leadership review.
- Continuously assess existing financial processes related to global sourcing finance activities within the context of the pharmaceutical industry; identify areas for improvement in terms of efficiency enhancements or automation opportunities tailored specifically for this field.
- Support special projects as assigned by senior management related to strategic initiatives involving global sourcing finance exclusively within the pharmaceutical domain.
What your background should look like
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field; MBA preferred. Normally requires a minimum of 5 years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
- Proven track record in financial modeling using advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive summaries exclusively for this field.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written); ability to present findings effectively within a specialized setting such as Pharmaceuticals.
- Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams specifically focused on Pharmaceuticals and influence stakeholders at all levels who are involved in this specialized area.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines exclusive within a Pharmaceutical setting.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
Schedule
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@amerisourcebergen.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.
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