Director, Commercial Analytics

Position SummaryThe Director Commercial Analytics is accountable for the overall strategy governance performance and continuous improvement of rebate accounting and collection and commercial analytics around company purchases. This role leads the organizations commercial finance and reporting function ensuring accurate financial oversight rebate accountability and actionable commercial insights that support strategic decision-making across the role partners closely with Commercial Advisory Group & Local Procurement Group & Local Finance Distribution Business Intelligence and external trading partners to drive commercial performance optimization financial accountability operational excellence and informed business decision-making. This is a temporary (12-month contract) of RoleAccountability for rebate reporting forecasting accounting and collectionLeadership of commercial analytics and reporting functions across the organization including reporting strategy governance and related business intelligence initiativesOversight of financial and operational reporting related to supplier and trading partner programs and in particular rebate managementCollaboration with Commercial Advisory Group & Local Procurement Group & Local Finance Distribution and external trading partnersLeadership of financial reporting modernization reporting automation and continuous improvement initiativesSupport of commercial strategy contract evaluation and supplier program implementationKey Responsibilities1. Commercial Finance Rebates & Reporting LeadershipOwn end-to-end performance and effectiveness of rebate accounting collection and commercial financial maintain and govern commercial and rebate reporting frameworks dashboards and annual clinic target alignment across business categories; provide forecasting and variance monthly trading-partner and leadership insights; escalate trends risks and opportunities with enhancements to reporting tools and visibility; provide ad hoc analysis on purchases rebates profitability and performance.2. Commercial OperationsEnsure accurate consistent commercial program reporting processes and stakeholder reporting discrepancies and collection issues with internal teams and trading onboarding and reporting integration for new supplier agreements and governance controls and process efficiency across rebate and program operations.3. Commercial Strategy & Contract SupportAssess new contracts to quantify financial reporting and operational impacts and with Procurement and Commercial teams on feasibility integration approach and implementation to tenders strategic reviews and steering forums with data-driven analysis and negotiations and supplier program decisions by evaluating value risks and alignment to business objectives.4. Financial Reporting Automation & Continuous ImprovementImprove commercial financial reporting scalability accuracy and operational usability through continuous strong financial governance reporting consistency and informed decision-making across commercial initiatives focused on:Automation process optimization and streamlined close/reporting cyclesEnhanced visibility and self-serve reporting for stakeholdersData governance standardization and quality controlsModernized reporting architecture and scalable deliveryAct as subject matter expert for rebate/commercial reporting methodologies and interpretation.5. Governance Stakeholder Engagement & LeadershipLead governance routines and performance reviews for rebates commercial reporting and analytics concise insights and recommendations to senior leadership; act as escalation point for reporting issues and operational strong cross-functional and trading-partner relationships to improve transparency and mentor and develop team members across analytics and commercial Success MeasuresAccurate timely rebate forecasts reporting and clear variance explanationsImproved automation scalability and effectiveness of commercial financial reportingStronger data integrity controls and efficient processes across programsHigh stakeholder confidence and effective cross-functional collaborationSuccessful integration of new agreements and reporting requirementsQualificationsExperienceMulti-year experience in commercial finance financial reporting accounting business intelligence or related functionsExperience leading cross-functional financial reporting or commercial operations initiatives and teamsExperience working with commercial reporting rebate programs or supplier agreementsExperience within healthcare distribution retail or related industries is considered an assetKnowledge & SkillsStrong financial analysis forecasting and financial modeling capabilitiesAdvanced proficiency with Excel financial reporting tools and Power BIExperience working with large datasets and reporting systemsUnderstanding of rebate management and commercial agreementsFamiliarity with SQL data transformation and reporting automation is considered an assetStrong communication stakeholder management and presentation skillsExperience driving process optimization and financial reporting modernization initiativesBilingual capability in English / French would be a significant assetKey CharacteristicsStrategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumenFinancially focused and operationally disciplinedCollaborative and relationship-oriented leadership styleStrong problem-solving and decision-making capabilityDetail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindsetAbility to balance strategic priorities with operational executionAdaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguityStrong communicator across business and technical stakeholdersWell respected coach and leader for small teamsLiving Our Values Through LeadershipThis role is more than a checklist of accountabilities - its a reflection of how we show up as leaders in our practice with our teams and across our network. 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