Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for a defined P&L area. This hybrid role requires on-site presence in Pittsburgh regularly.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, build financial models, deliver weekly to quarterly reporting, and mentor the FP&A team. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial planning software.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning software.
• Self-starter with ability to deliver under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial planning and analysis for assigned areas.
• Supports consolidated planning with KPI analysis and risk/opportunity identification.
• Assists FP&A leadership in optimizing financial performance.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances financial models and business cases.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages and executive materials.
• Provides variance analysis of actual vs. plan and forecasts.
• Performs ad hoc analyses related to profitability and productivity.
• Drives continuous improvement in forecasting and reporting processes.
• Mentors and develops FP&A team members.
• Partners with Accounting to align planning assumptions and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy

PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

We Are Seeking Team Members Who

• Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;
• Produce high quality work;
• Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and
• Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.

Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Purpose

The Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for leading financial planning, analysis, reporting and strategic decision support for a defined area of the P&L which may include Gross Profit, OpEx, CapEx, Operations or other enterprise FP&A priorities. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to develop forecasts, evaluate performance trends, assess risks and opportunities, and translate complex financial information into actionable business insights and recommendations to our senior management team. This role ensures effective decision-making and financial performance, requiring exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams. This is a hybrid position that requires on-site presence regularly in our Pittsburgh office, as determined by the Head of FP&A or Executive Leadership, or in response to specific job demands.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial planning and analysis activities for assigned functional area, such as Gross Profit, OpEx, CapEx, Operations, or other strategic priorities.
• Supports consolidated financial planning processes, including evaluation of key performance drivers, trend analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Assists FP&A leadership and executive management in optimizing financial performance and achieving organizational objectives.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances financial models, scenario analyses, business cases, and decision-support tools.
• Conducts comprehensive financial and operational analyses to identify trends, performance drivers, and actionable recommendations.
• Prepares and manages weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages, dashboards, executive presentations, and board materials.
• Provides insightful variance analysis of actual versus plan, forecast, and prior-period performance.
• Performs ad hoc analyses as applicable to designated focus area related to profitability, productivity, investments, operational efficiency, resource allocations, workforce planning, market opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Drives continuous improvement in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
• Supports development and analysis of financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational metrics, as applicable to the assigned area.
• Partners with Accounting and other business functions to ensure alignment of planning assumptions and financial reporting.
• Evaluates and recommends process improvements that enhance transparency, accountability, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making.
• Builds a deep understanding of business operations, financial drivers, and organizational strategies to effectively support leadership decisions.
• Leads, mentors, and develops team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing data-driven insights and recommendations that support business growth and performance.
• Drives continuous improvement in financial performance, planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to enhance forecast accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools, such as Excel, and experience working with financial planning software.
• Self-starter who can deliver in a dynamic environment under tight timelines and changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable insights.
• A proven ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a simple manner.
• High sense of accountability and urgency.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, or integration planning is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the specialty pharmacy industry or a related healthcare field.

Work Environment

This position operates in a home or professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading, observing surroundings, or working with various forms of data. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Hybrid, remote and flexible on‑site work schedules are available, based on the position.
• PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer‑paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program!
• Generous paid time off is also available to all full‑time employees.
• Of course we offer paid holidays too!

Equal Opportunity

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.