
Director, Business Planning Analysis
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hybrid, 3 days on site
Scarborough, OntarioThe Director, Business Planning Analysis will be the owner of financial planning, reporting, and analysis functions for Teva Canada's commercial operations. This role acts as a strategic finance business partner to the Commercial Leadership Team and Business Unit Heads, driving performance insights, supporting decision-making, and ensuring alignment with Teva's financial goals. It will also oversee sufficient controls and efficient processes of customer-related incentives and payments. The position will oversee the Commercial Controlling team and Trade team and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management.How you'll spend your day
- Serve as a strategic Finance BP to Commercial Leadership, Regional leadership and other BU Leads, providing financial insights, consultative advice and recommendations.
- Lead the quarterly, annual, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with global finance timelines and objectives.
- Oversee financial performance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and proactively recommending actions.
- Manage the preparation and presentation of financial reports, KPIs, and business performance updates.
- Support Ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as needed.
- Ensure sufficient controls and efficient processes for customer-related incentives, calculation and payments
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools, including SAP, Revenue management system and Excel-based models.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and Global Business Services.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Controlling team and Trade team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
- Ensure unbiased and transparent financial planning, especially when working with internal stakeholders and managers.
- Any other duties or projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial planning processes.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP FI/CO and BI modules and the full Microsoft Package (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience working with Revenue management system, SAP planning system would be an asset.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work in a complex, matrix-based organization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influencing stakeholders of all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and improve complex financial processes.
- Demonstrated success as a strategic Finance Partner, effectively supporting stakeholders at all organizational levels.