Sr. Manager, Affiliate Finance - Fixed Term Contract

About This Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Canadian affiliate leadership team. The role is responsible for leading affiliate planning, forecasting, business performance management, supply chain financial oversight, and decision support activities. The Senior Manager provides financial insights that influence commercial and operational strategies while ensuring effective financial governance, planning accuracy, and execution of affiliate priorities.The Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance is accountable for maintaining accurate financial data, supporting commercial and operating expense planning, supporting Patient Service Program (PSP) and Distribution COGS reporting, coordinating supply chain activities with third-party logistics providers, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. The role also supports affiliate planning cycles, accrual management, and continuous process improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls.Hybrid setting requiring working in person at our offices in Toronto. This is a 12 month Fixed Term contract,This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization.What You'll Do
Financial Operations & Reporting
Prepare and distribute weekly sales reports, monthly financial reports, and expense reporting packages.Collaborate with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely inputs, providing real-time visibility into financial performance.Prepare comprehensive and accurate financial reports and analytics.Maintain the integrity and accuracy of affiliate financial records, general ledger balances, and P&L reporting.Analyze financial results and variances, identifying issues requiring investigation or corrective action.Prepare financial reporting packages and support management reporting requirements.Financial results.Coordinate audit requests and maintain documentation supporting internal and external reviews.Implement strategies to manage and optimize operating expenses, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals and long-term visionEnsure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and financial control requirements.Planning, Forecasting & Budget Management
Support annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes for the various therapeutic areas.Prepare and Lead financial assessments and scenario modeling and discussions to support strategic business decisions.Maintain affiliate operating expense budgets and monitor ongoing spend against plan.Support financial forecasting activities through collection, validation, and analysis of business assumptions.Assist with tracking business performance metrics and planning deliverables.Maintain headcount and operating expense tracking to support planning and reporting requirements.Support scenario analysis and financial modeling as required.Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Global Business Services teams to support operational and financial objectives.Support the Associate Director, FP&A and Head of Finance in planning cycles, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives.Contribute to continuous improvement of affiliate finance processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and procedures.All other duties are required.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or a related fieldCPA designation required;
CFA designation is considered an asset7-10 years progressive finance experience, Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry experience considered an asset.Experience supporting senior leadership.Experience in Process Improvement & Cross-Functional PartnershipExperience identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.Demonstrated ability to influence decisions without authorityExperience in pharma, biotech, or closely related industry highly preferred.Language(s)
Fluent in English, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally spanning all levels of the organization.Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into business insights.Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.Results-oriented with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.High degree
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