Job Description
Position Description:
Finance Associate Director, US Oncology
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Associate Director will report to the US Oncology FP&A Director.
Responsibilities will consist primarily of strategic/operational advisement and financial oversight of the US Oncology portfolio with a particular focus on dedicated support of one of our Oncology collaborations. There will also be opportunities to support other innovative and exciting aspects of the business potentially including, but not limited to, pricing / rate analytics, inventory analyses, and support of other tumors / brands.
The Associate Director is expected to develop an understanding of operations across the US Oncology organization. While marketing and commercial background is not essential, a successful candidate will have intrinsic curiosity about the Human Health organization and the broader commercial environment, a passion for learning, keen attention to detail and the ability to succinctly communicate a financial narrative to operations and finance leadership.
Primary Activities:

• Partner with commercial and analytics teams to deliver revenue forecasts for pre-launch, post-launch and competitive scenario analyses and aid in driving informed business decisions
• Lead business unit FP&A activities (Actuals, Budget, LROP, and other forecasts) for respective tumor families / products
• Represent our Company's finance and our commercial teams to external collaboration parties and ensure that we develop and align on realistic revenue and expense forecasts. Attend collaboration steering committee reviews to ensure proper alignment across the two companies, develop a thorough understanding of actuals results/performance commentary and ensure that the right mix of aspiration, risk and opportunity are addressed and appreciated by the alliance
• Partner with marketing, sales, operations, market access, HH Digital, Data and Analytics (HHDDA), and other teams to continuously assess business performance and flag key risks and opportunities
• Support analyses as needed for business development, investor relations and working capital assessments
• Collaborate with other Finance functions (i.e. US Pharma Finance, Customer Contract Management, Order Management Center, US Controllers) to ensure a transparent, seamless support model for the US Oncology organization
• Collaborate with Distribution, Operations and Demand Planning functions for demand forecasting and product rationalization
• Participate in and/or lead special projects and initiatives

Position Qualifications :
Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting

Required Experience and Skills:

• Five plus years of business experience, preferably pharmaceutical / healthcare related
• At least two years of analytical finance experience with extensive use of Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Management presentation - Ability to clearly communicate key themes both verbally and in writing
• At least two years in a role involving direct support of internal business customers
• Master of Business Administration degree or other relevant certification
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to go beyond the numbers to understand the business
• Experience with SAP and financial databases

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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:05/10/2024
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Requisition ID:R291625