Job Summary 

Responsible for providing financial expertise, business support and oversight for a designated business area to assist in achieving key objectives.  Guides management on financial-related matters and decisions.  Manages daily financial inquiries for a designated business area. Contributes to the development and execution of business team priorities by participating in joint issue identification, analysis and resolution.

Job ResponsibilitiesPartners with business management to maintain a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the assigned area, specific business processes and priorities, and future strategic direction of the assigned areaCollaborates with business management and support teams to ensure strong execution, delivery of customer value and positive business resultsDevelops and fosters a cross-functional team approach, providing financial management support to all levels of the business teamLeads the preparation of the financial forecasts and budgets, including the identification/quantification of risks and opportunities; involves facilitating the negotiation and agreement of key operational metrics and inputsPerforms periodic analyses of variances as compared to plan, forecast and prior periods Prepares presentations and documentation of budget and forecast informationAddresses issues with appropriate teams to develop plan of actionIdentifies opportunities to improve processes and practicesWorks with business and functional teams to develop consistent management reporting and processesSupports monthly reviews and periodic business planning sessionsInvolves evaluating financial and operational results, monitoring data and contributing to the development of key initiativesIdentifies and analyzes various investments and substantiates rationale for projects through business case developmentsDirectly manages team members including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work, and manages teams indirectly across client and operational organizations (including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other members of the team)Participates in medium term and strategic planning for the assigned business areaAbout Walgreens 

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities. 

Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions. 

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