Job Description: The Vice President, FP&A leads the financial planning and analysis function for the ~$6.5B Medical Distribution, Services, and Outsourced Logistics business, the company's largest and most operationally complex segment. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership (Finance, Operations, Commercial, Product), providing forward-looking insights and decision support to optimize financial performance across distribution networks. This leader owns forecasting, planning, performance analytics, and capital prioritization, with a strong emphasis on
inventory management, distribution efficiency, cost-to-serve, working capital optimization, and margin expansion in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $230,000 - 240,000 annually plus 40% AIP eligibility. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. The ideal candidate will reside in central or east coast of the US.
Core Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Forecasting- Own the end-to-end FP&A cycle for the Medical Distribution business, including:
- Quarterly forecasts driven by demand, volume, and product mix
- Annual budgeting process aligned to commercial and operational strategy
- Long-Range Planning (LRP) incorporating market demand, supplier dynamics, and distribution footprint optimization
- Capital expenditure planning focused on distribution centers, automation, fleet, and technology investments
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment between volume assumptions, pricing, inventory levels, and service expectations
Business Performance & Distribution Analytics- Evaluate and communicate financial and operational performance across key distribution metrics:
- Revenue, gross margin, and cost of sales by product line and customer segment
- Inventory turns, days inventory on hand (DOH), and obsolescence risk
- Freight, warehousing, and last-mile delivery costs
- Order fulfillment and service-level performance
- Identify and quantify risks and opportunities across:
- Supplier pricing changes and product shortages
- Demand variability and customer ordering patterns
- Distribution inefficiencies and cost-to-serve variances
- Deliver actionable insights to improve network efficiency, pricing strategy, and profitability
Strategic Analysis & Decision Support- Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis tied to:
- Pricing and contract strategies (including GPOs, IDNs, and health systems)
- Sourcing strategies and vendor negotiations
- Distribution network optimization (warehouse footprint, routing, automation)
- Working capital and inventory investment trade-offs
- Evaluate ROI on strategic initiatives, including:
- Distribution center expansions or consolidations
- Technology and automation investments
- New product introductions and service offerings
Reporting & Executive Communication- Direct preparation of executive-level materials:
- Monthly and quarterly business reviews
- KPI dashboards focused on distribution performance
- Initiative and cost-savings trackers
- Profitability and cost-to-serve analytics
- Prepare financial materials for the Executive Leadership Team and Operating Council (Board of Directors), clearly connecting financial results to operational drivers and healthcare market dynamics
Cross-Functional Leadership- Collaborate closely with:
- Operations (distribution centers, logistics, transportation)
- Supply Chain (sourcing, vendor management, inventory planning)
- Commercial teams (sales, pricing, customer contracts)
- Supplier Relations team
- Services Team
- Accounting (ensuring accurate close and reporting of inventory and COGS)
- Lead standardization and automation of reporting across the distribution business, improving visibility and consistency of key metrics
Team Leadership & Transformation- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting the distribution network
- Act as a change agent, driving improvements in:
- Forecast accuracy
- Data transparency and reporting automation
- Cross-functional decision-making
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifying Experience:- Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred
- 7-10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including senior leadership exposure
- Experience supporting distribution, supply chain, or healthcare-related businesses strongly preferred
- Background in high-volume, operationally complex environments (distribution, logistics, or manufacturing preferred)
- Experience in healthcare distribution or regulated industries is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Strong financial acumen with deep expertise in:
- Financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Inventory, working capital, and cost-to-serve economics
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable operational insights
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive business decisions
- Strong collaboration skills across commercial, operational, and supply chain teams
- Experience with FP&A systems (Hyperion, Essbase, SAP preferred)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment/
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
