Sr. Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst, Wholesaler Finance is primarily responsible for providing accounting and analytic support to a range of cross functional Hospira teams including Trade Sales, Contract Marketing, Accounts Receivable, and US Commercial Finance. The role also liaises closely with external wholesaler and distributor customers. This is a demanding role and requires advance analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a strong customer service ordination. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as advanced problem solving capabilities and basic knowledge of accounting principles, are also vital.

1. Works closely with Trade Sales, Contract Marketing and Commercial Finance to analyze wholesaler buying and/or chargeback trends, customer demand, inventory on hand, product returns, contract pricing, wholesaler acquisition cost, sourcing programs or new product sales
2. Work closely with Accounts Receivable to resolve billing or payment disputes
3. Validates trading partner billings and submits payment requests
4. Performs comprehensive financial review of new or amended trading partner agreements or Letter of Agreements
5. Establish accrual reserves for contractual payment obligations
6. Provides data extraction and/or sampling selections for wholesaler audits
7. Provides ad hoc analysis within a short time period, as needed.
8. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement (i.e. consolidate analysis and reports, introduce new ways to analyze data, design system generated reports, improve accuracy, cost savings, support corporate and business unit initiatives).

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
2. Minimum of 3-4 years experience in finance or accounting role(s)
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Candidates with the following qualifications and experience preferred but not required:
1. CPA and/or Master's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or Economics
2. 2 years+ pharmaceutical industry experience
3. 1 year+ experience with fee-for-service contracts, contract / acquisition cost pricing, chargebacks

1 year+ experience with SAP and Model N systems