Sr. Manager, Operations FP&A

McKesson•Columbus, OH

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. The CoverMyMeds (CMM) Financial Planning & Analysis team is looking for a Senior Manager, FP&A to lead the Operations FP&A function. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to oversee operational expense planning, forecasting, and performance management, provide monthly guidance on financial close and processes, and streamline and enhance financial reporting and analytics across Operations. You will lead and develop analysts to deliver informed annual operating budgets, long‑range expense plans, monthly forecasts, and insightful variance analysis. This role is ideal for a seasoned FP&A professional with strong leadership, robust analytical and data visualization capabilities, and a proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities Your daily responsibilities may change depending upon business needs, but you can expect the following: Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of Operations expenses, including fixed and variable cost drivers, monthly actuals, rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and long‑range operating plans. Act as the primary finance partner for Operations, supporting all expense planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost‑management activities. Deliver timely, accurate insights to support decision‑making by interpreting financial results, identifying key expense trends and risks, and communicating actionable recommendations. Develop and maintain expense models that enable scenario planning, efficiency analysis, and investment prioritization. Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities, streamlining processes through automation and effective use of the SAC financial planning system. Support ad hoc financial analyses and cross‑functional initiatives as needed. Collaboration & Business Partnership Establish strong working relationships with Operations leaders and cross‑functional finance teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and transparency of financial deliverables. Partner closely with Operations stakeholders to provide financial guidance, support accountability against expense targets, and drive cost optimization initiatives. Translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights tailored to non‑financial audiences. People Management Lead, coach, and develop one Financial Analyst, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Set clear goals and performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development through coaching and skill-building opportunities. Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and governance standards while promoting high levels of integrity and accuracy.

Requirements

9+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or equivalent Finance roles, preferably in the healthcare industry
3+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.
Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of operating expense planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost drivers, with strong financial modeling skills.
Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to synthesize large data sets to inform strategic decisions.
Proactive & Results-Oriented: Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and takes initiative to drive results and meet deadlines.
Project & Time Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.
Process Improvement & Systems Savvy: Experience improving financial processes and reporting, with familiarity with SAC or similar planning tools.

Nice To Haves

Ethical Behavior: Demonstrates a strong understanding of ethical practices and ensures own behavior and that of others aligns with organizational values.
Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively through speaking, listening, and writing, using appropriate tools and techniques.
Client Focus: Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of both internal and external clients, striving to exceed their expectations within organizational parameters.
Teamwork: Demonstrates a track record of building and managing high-performing finance teams, working cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Leadership: Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
Decision Making: Assesses situations to determine importance, urgency, and risks, and makes clear, timely decisions that benefit the organization.
Organization: Sets priorities, develops work schedules, monitors progress towards goals, and effectively tracks details, data, information, and activities.
Planning: Determines strategies to move the organization forward, sets goals, creates and implements action plans, and evaluates the process and results.
Problem Solving: Assesses problem situations, identifies causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations to resolve problems.
Tools: Experience with PowerBI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

Lead the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of Operations expenses, including fixed and variable cost drivers, monthly actuals, rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and long‑range operating plans.
Act as the primary finance partner for Operations, supporting all expense planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost‑management activities.
Deliver timely, accurate insights to support decision‑making by interpreting financial results, identifying key expense trends and risks, and communicating actionable recommendations.
Develop and maintain expense models that enable scenario planning, efficiency analysis, and investment prioritization.
Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities, streamlining processes through automation and effective use of the SAC financial planning system.
Support ad hoc financial analyses and cross‑functional initiatives as needed.
Establish strong working relationships with Operations leaders and cross‑functional finance teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and transparency of financial deliverables.
Partner closely with Operations stakeholders to provide financial guidance, support accountability against expense targets, and drive cost optimization initiatives.
Translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights tailored to non‑financial audiences.
Lead, coach, and develop one Financial Analyst, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Set clear goals and performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development through coaching and skill-building opportunities.
Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and governance standards while promoting high levels of integrity and accuracy.