Director, Technology FP&A

McKesson’s Corporate; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation in Irving, TX is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, partnering with business leaders to translate operational drivers into financial insights and strategic recommendations.

The role focuses on annual planning, monthly closes, and a data and tools transformation program, with team leadership and strong governance of financial policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience with at least 5 in leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience in a large, complex organization, healthcare or pharmaceutical distribution preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly close and forecast processes and annual budgeting.
• Develop long-range financial plans with cross-functional teams.
• Provide variance analysis, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Translate operational drivers into financial implications and actionable recommendations.
• Drive process transformation and continuous improvement in FP&A.
• Lead and develop a team of financial analysts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Support cross-functional projects with financial expertise.

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP BPC

Anaplan

Hyperion Planning

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

FP&A tools

Job description

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 Director, FP&A at McKesson Corporation will lead financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making processes to support the company's growth and profitability objectives. This role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, providing critical insights to senior leadership, and driving continuous improvement in financial performance. A big focus in the next couple of years will be finance data, process, and tools transformation. This role will play a key role in the organization in co‑developing the solution, change management, and driving adoption.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly close and forecast processes as well as annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, collaborating with various business units to develop comprehensive financial plans.
• Understand and communicate and execute regular financial forecasting cycles, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities. Drive action based on insights
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership, including variance analysis, performance dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial implications and actionable recommendations. Proactively manage cost optimization efforts
• Identify and implement process transformation within the FP&A function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Lead and develop a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing financial expertise and support.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in a large, complex organization, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical distribution industry.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and business operations.
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Anaplan, Hyperion Planning).
• Proficient usage of Microsoft suite of products, ERP, FP&A tools, visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team management, coaching, and development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Hybrid position, in office 1 day weekly.

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $135,800 - $226,400

Equal Employment Opportunity

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities.

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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.