Analyste comptable sénior / Senior Accounting Analyst

McKesson’s Corporate; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to spearhead financial analyses and support accounting operations for its Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations unit. This critical role entails developing support systems for comprehensive decision-making, managing fiscal responsibilities, and engaging with senior finance executives. Ideal candidates possess a solid educational background and several years of experience, coupled with proficiency in financial modeling and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be in process of obtaining accounting designation (CPA).
• 3-6 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or similar role.
• Bilingual in French and English (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of decision support systems relating to margin analytics.
• Participate in the accounting cycle, including month-end entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform value-added analyses and collaborate with key stakeholders on trends.

Skills

Data analytics

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

SAP COPA

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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.

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for developing financial analyses and partake in the accounting cycle relating to customer margins for the Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations business unit.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development and advancement of the various decision support systems. More specifically, execute and own the process relating to margins analytics resulting in the broad-based decision-making ability by senior leaders across all customers and product classes
• Be an active participant in the accounting cycle: month end entries, assembling reporting packages for customers, account reconciliations and answering any follow up questions from customers
• Prepares and leads part of the financial analysis process, specifically by generating financial business cases and documenting supporting assumptions
• Performs value-added analyses and provides decision support. As well, identifies and articulates trends and emerging developments through close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Collaborates with the VP Finance of Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations on files related to financial planning and budgeting, operational & financial dashboards, benchmark competitive analyses and financial management presentations
• Presents and manages risks and opportunities for the business unit. Be proactive in providing recommendations to mitigate risks and identify opportunities
• Contributes to the advancement of special projects such as SAP improvements, Power BI implementation, as well as other process improvement projects
• Works with the internal auditors on SOX compliance by providing them with required analyses and reconciliations
• Provide information and process requests from internal stakeholders
• Various other ad hoc analyses and requests.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance or Accounting. Must have or is in process of obtaining an accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role
• Highly proficient with data analytics and integrated information systems and is very driven by identifying areas for process improvement
• Demonstrates expertise in business case analysis and financial modeling. Possesses a keen ability to understand and effectively construct financial models on complex business situations
• Strong organizational/planning skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Able to manage tight deadlines in a changing environment, strategic and proactive thinker, with a flexible attitude and approach to business solutions
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment and with people at various levels up to senior management
• Maintains appropriate levels of communication with all levels of the organization and across various business segments
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Strong analytical skills, able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Capable of challenging the status-quo and influencing the decision-making process
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly Proficient in MS Excel. Subject-matter expert with SAP COPA or other ERP (would be considered an asset)
• Bilingual in French and English (written and oral).

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We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$70,600 - $117,600

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.

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for developing financial analyses and partake in the accounting cycle relating to customer margins for the Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations business unit.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development and advancement of the various decision support systems. More specifically, execute and own the process relating to margins analytics resulting in the broad-based decision-making ability by senior leaders across all customers and product classes
• Be an active participant in the accounting cycle: month end entries, assembling reporting packages for customers, account reconciliations and answering any follow up questions from customers
• Prepares and leads part of the financial analysis process, specifically by generating financial business cases and documenting supporting assumptions
• Performs value-added analyses and provides decision support. As well, identifies and articulates trends and emerging developments through close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Collaborates with the VP Finance of Pharmaceutical Distribution and Operations on files related to financial planning and budgeting, operational & financial dashboards, benchmark competitive analyses and financial management presentations
• Presents and manages risks and opportunities for the business unit. Be proactive in providing recommendations to mitigate risks and identify opportunities
• Contributes to the advancement of special projects such as SAP improvements, Power BI implementation, as well as other process improvement projects
• Works with the internal auditors on SOX compliance by providing them with required analyses and reconciliations
• Provide information and process requests from internal stakeholders
• Various other ad hoc analyses and requests.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance or Accounting. Must have or is in process of obtaining an accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role
• Highly proficient with data analytics and integrated information systems and is very driven by identifying areas for process improvement
• Demonstrates expertise in business case analysis and financial modeling. Possesses a keen ability to understand and effectively construct financial models on complex business situations
• Strong organizational/planning skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Able to manage tight deadlines in a changing environment, strategic and proactive thinker, with a flexible attitude and approach to business solutions
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment and with people at various levels up to senior management
• Maintains appropriate levels of communication with all levels of the organization and across various business segments
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Strong analytical skills, able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Capable of challenging the status-quo and influencing the decision-making process
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly Proficient in MS Excel. Subject-matter expert with SAP COPA or other ERP (would be considered an asset)
• Bilingual in French and English (written and oral).

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Résumé du poste

L'Analyste comptable sénior sera responsable du développement d'analyses financières et participera au cycle comptable relatif aux marges clients pour l'unité opérationnelle de distribution et opérations pharmaceutiques.

Responsabilités spécifiques

• Diriger le développement et l'amélioration des divers systèmes de soutien à la décision. Plus précisément, exécuter et gérer le processus d'analyse des marges permettant une prise de décision étendue par les dirigeants pour tous les clients et catégories de produits
• Participer activement au cycle comptable : saisies de fin de mois, assemblage des packages de rapports pour les clients, réconciliations des comptes et réponse aux questions de suivi des clients
• Préparer et diriger une partie du processus d'analyse financière, notamment en générant des études de cas financières et en documentant les hypothèses de soutien
• Réaliser des analyses à valeur ajoutée et fournir un soutien à la décision. Identifier et articuler les tendances et les développements émergents en étroite collaboration avec les parties prenantes clés
• Collaborer avec le VP Finance de la Distribution et Opérations Pharmaceutiques sur les dossiers liés à la planification et au budget financiers, les tableaux de bord opérationnels et financiers, les analyses concurrentielles de référence et les présentations de gestion financière
• Présenter et gérer les risques et opportunités pour l'unité commerciale. Être proactif en fournissant des recommandations pour atténuer les risques et identifier les opportunités
• Contribuer à l'avancement de projets spéciaux tels que les améliorations SAP, la mise en œuvre de Power BI, ainsi que d'autres projets d'amélioration des processus
• Travailler avec les auditeurs internes sur la conformité SOX en leur fournissant les analyses et réconciliations requises
• Fournir des informations et traiter les demandes des parties prenantes internes
• Diverses autres analyses et demandes ad hoc.

Exigences du poste

• Diplôme de baccalauréat en commerce avec une spécialisation en finance ou comptabilité. Doit avoir ou être en cours d'obtention d'une désignation comptable (CPA)
• Minimum de 3 à 6 ans d'expérience en tant qu'analyste financier ou dans un rôle similaire
• Très compétent en analyses de données et systèmes d'information intégrés, et motivé par l'identification des domaines à améliorer
• Faire preuve d'expertise en analyse de cas d'affaires et modélisation financière. Capacité aiguë à comprendre et construire efficacement des modèles financiers dans des situations commerciales complexes
• Compétences organisationnelles/planification solides et fort sens de l'urgence
• Capacité à gérer des délais serrés dans un environnement changeant, penseur stratégique et proactif, avec une attitude et une approche flexibles envers les solutions d'affaires
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement transversal et avec des personnes à divers niveaux jusqu'à la haute direction
• Maintient des niveaux appropriés de communication avec tous les niveaux de l'organisation et à travers divers segments d'affaires
• Possède de fortes compétences interpersonnelles et des capacités de leadership
• Compétences analytiques solides, capable de lier clairement les résultats financiers aux leviers de performance opérationnelle, et capable de gérer et prioriser plusieurs projets
• Capable de contester le statu quo et d'influencer le processus de prise de décision
• Possède d'excellentes compétences en communication, tant à l'écrit qu'à l'oral
• Très compétent en MS Excel. Expert en matière avec SAP COPA ou autre ERP (considéré comme un atout)
• Bilingue en français et en anglais (écrit et oral).

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$70,600 - $117,600

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

Join us at McKesson!

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.