Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clarest Health provides innovative pharmacy services and automated dispensing solutions to healthcare facilities to improve medication management and patient outcomes. The Senior Finance Manager, FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis for assigned business units, partnering with operations, procurement, and executive leadership on forecasting, margin optimization, reimbursement analysis, and operational performance. The role will also develop financial models, support executive decision-making, improve reporting processes, and mentor junior analysts.
Responsibilities
- Lead the FP&A function for assigned business units, owning budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
- Develop and maintain financial models to track and improve gross margin, analyzing drivers such as drug acquisition cost, reimbursement rates, payer mix, and rebates
- Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to analyze purchasing trends, vendor contracts, and cost-saving opportunities
- Provide monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) with clear narrative on business drivers
- Build rolling forecasts and scenario models to support executive decision-making around pricing, contracting, and operational investments
- Support month-end close processes in partnership with accounting, ensuring accurate revenue and cost of goods reporting
- Prepare board- and executive-level presentations, translating complex financial data into actionable insights
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
- Mentor and develop junior FP&A analysts, as applicable
- The ability to adhere to Clarest’s Code of Conduct, follow Clarest Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- • 6+ years of progressive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience, including exposure to healthcare organizations
- • Experience performing procurement and purchasing analysis, including vendor pricing, contract economics, and purchasing trends
- • Strong financial forecasting, budgeting, and margin analysis capabilities with the ability to connect operational drivers to financial performance
- • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- • Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to business leaders and non-finance stakeholders
- • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision-making across departments
- • Ability to remain seated and perform computer-based work for extended periods
- • Ability to communicate clearly by phone and in virtual meetings
- • MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced certification
- • Direct experience supporting pharmacy finance, particularly within long-term care (LTC), institutional, specialty, or retail pharmacy environments
- • Understanding of pharmacy reimbursement models, dispensing economics, payer dynamics, and drug pricing structures
- • Experience analyzing rebates, reimbursement methodologies, and government or managed care programs, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid
- • Familiarity with pharmacy procurement platforms, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) relationships, and pharmaceutical purchasing strategies
- • Experience with FP&A, business intelligence, or reporting tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or Tableau
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Free Virtual Care – Telemedicine
- 401k with company match
- Referral Bonuses
- Life Insurance
- Make a difference in the lives of others!
- We are growing and that means more opportunities
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