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The Senior Financial Analyst is the Finance Business Partner (BP) supporting the Pharma Relations team, and is responsible for the Product Listing Agreement (PLA) budgeting and forecasting process. Overall responsibilities include the preparation of all financial data to support the Sales forecast, as well as the departmental and business unit (BU) financial reporting. Creation and dissemination of various reports, including key performance indicators, executive packages, and 3rd party presentations, will aid internal and external stakeholders in key business decisions. This role will work closely with the Pharma Relations team, acting as a liaison between Pharma Relations and Finance, and on occasion work directly with pharmaceutical industry counterparts.
Location: Mississauga Head Office
Working Environment: Hybrid, a minimum of 2 days/week on-site
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare forecast / long-term projections and budgets to ensure the Pharma Relations team meets its financial targets
Create and maintain detailed PLA Sales forecast models, collect feedback from users, and make forecast recommendations and adjustments accordingly
Generate claims data via SQL database for use in analyses
Report and analyse drug data to internal & external stakeholders and enhance team efficiency through the development of improved financial models and best practices
Conduct financial and trend analysis, gathering inputs from clinical & data teams to update pricing models
Generate monthly financial analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecard, and reports for executive packages
Participate in monthly reporting & variance analysis in consultation with Pharma & Sales teams
Support Business Unit leaders and Budget owners with forecasting and facilitating alignment between cross functional areas
Develop and maintain complex modeling and data analysis for Pharma Relations team, includes testing, validation of assumptions and recommended approach for pricing to customers
Supports stakeholders with various financial model sensitivity analysis
Conduct special projects, as assigned by Senior Management
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of business experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a strong focus on pricing strategy
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, Finance/ CPA or related field with 5+ years' relevant experience preferred
Experience presenting and defending model assumptions to stakeholders at various levels, including the “C” suite, with external experience preferred
Computer or Other Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, WebEx/Teams, etc.)
Oracle SQL
Essbase / Hyperion
Exceptional data analytics and research skills to identify trends and provide resolutions to an assortment of moderately complex business needs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of Drug pricing and Healthcare industry is preferred
Demonstrated initiative with commitment and ability to work under tight deadlines - takes ownership
Able to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
Superior communication skills and interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable to handle diverse responsibilities
Ability to understand and track complex business relationships integral to forecasts
Able to work independently and within a team
Auditing, proofreading, focused listening, extended period of monitoring a visual display
NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before April 4, 2025.
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