Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of business performance, as well as thorough and robust financial forecasts. This is a highly visible position and serves as a key resource to the VP, Commercial Finance and other senior decision-makers in the business. This position demands a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical ability, pragmatism, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ideal candidate will have a broad background in FP&A with hands-on experience managing a corporate financial model, partnering with functional organizations, and creating insightful business analytics tools. The position will also lead the development of reliable cash and business forecasts. The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will develop an intimate knowledge and understanding of the generic pharmaceutical industry, customer contracts, the different classes of trade in order to assist the management team in managing customer relationships, and responsible for maintaining compliance with all government pricing calculations and reporting along with interpretation of statutes, rules, and laws pertaining to government pricing. The position requires strong abilities to apply generally accepted accounting principles, focusing on the day-to-day operational aspects of the business. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to craft narrative and activate an organization around opportunity shown in data. The incumbent will be a cornerstone bridging the gap between finance and commercial helping to produce data and narrative to create alignment throughout the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth financial support and counsel to leadership team to drive execution supporting strategic and financial goals.
- Influence and oversee the planning, analytical and government pricing processes.
- Enhance integrated forecast model, establish appropriate planning cadence, and partner with key business leaders to improve financial and cash forecast accuracy and organizational transparency.
- Facilitate alignment in financial reporting and performance management between corporate finance, commercial finance, & other operational functions.
- Lead risk and opportunity identification and mitigation.
- Align business strategy to financial planning.
- Drive financial competitive analysis and insights.
- Lean in on continuous improvement in both process and reporting.
- Prepare executive presentations and other ad hoc analysis as required. Support business partners with monthly, quarterly or annual reports on their operational & financial KPIs as well as other ad hoc requests that arise.
- Ensure contract compliance in accordance with laws and regulations, acting as an expert in Government Programs and all statutory pricing, regulations, and policy. Oversee accurate calculations and reporting of Average Manufacturer Price (AMP), Average Selling Price (ASP), Best Price (BP), and Non-Federal AMP (NFAMP), FCP, FSS, PHS, etc.
- Lead the interpretation of statutes, rules, laws, and regulations pertaining to government pricing to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Ensure SOPs are documented, relevant, and up-to-date.
- Recruit, train, develop and manage effectively the ongoing performance of direct reports.
- Lead with a global mindset that respects all cultural dimensions.
Job Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
- MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in the generic pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Strong people leadership skills and a proven track record in attracting, developing and retaining talent in the organization.
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence others, solve problems and make complex decisions that affect the success of the group and the Company.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and work collaboratively with team members at all levels.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project as well as experience with reporting tools like SAP Business Warehouse, Qlik, Salesforce, etc.
- Comfortable with large volumes of complex data and presenting findings to senior management.
- Strong organizational skills, detail accuracy, and strong problem-solving ownership ethic.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling background and experience.
- Ability to prioritize and deliver on commitments.
- Must be