Senior Analyst, FP&A - Commercial Network Performance

CVS Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A – Commercial Network Performance (COGS) to support planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for Non-Medicare commercial pharmacy network costs across segments.

Reporting to the Manager, FP&A Non-Medicare Network Margin COGS, this role builds financial models and delivers management-ready reports to leadership. This full-time role offers a robust benefits package and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Financial planning and cost analysis experience, ideally in PBM or health benefits.
• Understanding of COGS drivers including MAC pricing, drug mix and network utilisation.
• Proficiency in Excel and handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating plan, multi-year plan, and quarterly COGS forecasts for Non-Medicare commercial segments.
• Perform monthly COGS variance analysis, identifying drivers like MAC rates and drug mix.
• Build and maintain financial models to assess COGS impact of MAC moves and network changes.
• Prepare weekly network performance updates and leadership reporting packages.
• Support ad-hoc analyses and scenario modelling as directed.

Skills

Financial planning

Cost analysis

PBM experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, FP&A – Commercial Network Performance (COGS) supports financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for Non-Medicare commercial pharmacy network costs (COGS) within CVS Health’s Pharmacy Services business, covering Large Client, CarelonRx, Aetna, FEHBP, and Maintenance Choice segments. Reporting to the Manager, FP&A Non-Medicare Network Margin COGS, this role contributes to COGS budget and forecast development, monitors network margin performance, and provides analytical support to assess the financial impact of network design, drug mix, and MAC rate changes on commercial COGS.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of annual operating plan, multi-year plan, and quarterly COGS forecasts for Non-Medicare commercial segments, including drug-level and pharmacy-level detail.
• Performs monthly COGS variance analysis, identifying and communicating drivers including MAC rates, drug mix, pharmacy utilization, and network design changes.
• Builds and maintains financial models to assess COGS impact of MAC rate movements, formulary updates, network changes, and client-level utilization behaviour.
• Prepares weekly network performance updates and management reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and clarity for leadership review.
• Supports ad-hoc analytical requests, special projects, and scenario modelling as directed by the Manager and Director.

Required Qualifications

• Financial planning and cost analysis experience, ideally in a PBM, managed care, or health benefits environment.
• Understanding of pharmacy COGS drivers including MAC pricing, drug mix and pharmacy network utilisation.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with large data sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tableau or similar visualisation tool experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to decompose multi-driver variances and communicate findings clearly.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to prepare management‑ready reporting.
• Collaborative work style; ability to partner with Network Pricing and Operations teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$46,988.00 - $112,200.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive programme in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programmes and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/12/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.