Head of Strategic Finance

Industry: Hospitals and Health care Are you a finance and pricing professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges through analytics and strategic thinking? This role offers the opportunity to influence customer profitability, support major commercial negotiations, and drive pricing strategies that directly impact business growth and margin performance. Key Responsibilities Pricing Strategy & Profitability Management Lead pricing strategy and profitability analysis for strategic pharmacy customers and buying groups. Identify opportunities to improve margins and optimize pricing performance. Develop pricing recommendations based on: Market conditions Growth opportunities Balance profitability objectives with customer retention and business growth goals. Develop sophisticated pricing and profitability models using large datasets. Create scenario-based analyses supporting: Risk-sharing agreements Regulatory considerations Conduct sensitivity analysis and stress testing across multiple pricing scenarios. Evaluate the impact of changes in costs, margins, sales volume, and market dynamics. Act as the primary Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Sales teams. Partner with Sales to understand: Customer needs Provide fact-based recommendations that support customer negotiations and business growth. Participate in customer business reviews and pricing discussions. Deal Evaluation & Opportunity Management Own and manage a pipeline of pricing opportunities and customer proposals. Independently evaluate deal profitability and financial viability. Ensure pricing recommendations align with corporate financial objectives. Track opportunities through approval processes and key milestones. Executive Reporting & Decision Support Present pricing strategies and financial analyses to senior leadership. Consolidate complex financial outputs into clear business recommendations. Support executive reviews with concise summaries of risks, opportunities, and profitability impacts. Communicate findings effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Business Development & Strategic Initiatives Identify growth opportunities within pharmacy and healthcare segments. Support strategic projects focused on: Revenue growth Profitability improvement Contribute to pricing innovation and strategic business initiatives. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field. Experience 7+ years of experience in: Deal Desk Commercial Finance Experience supporting complex commercial agreements and pricing decisions. Strong experience working with large datasets and financial models. Technical Skills Financial Analysis & Modeling Advanced Financial Modeling Profitability Analysis Pricing Strategy Development Financial Reconciliation Preferred Background Pharmaceutical Industry Drug Wholesale Industry Key Skills Pricing Strategy & Management Financial Modeling Profitability Analysis Core Competencies Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to translate data into strategic recommendations Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong organizational and prioritization skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced and highly matrixed environment Collaborative and relationship-focused approach Strong business acumen and commercial mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr SoTalent