Senior Director, Finance M&A and Integration at Cencora

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!Job DetailsCencora is seeking a Senior Director Finance M&A and Integration to lead strategic financial integration and divestiture efforts for acquisitions and separations. Reporting to the Finance M&A and Integration Vice President this high-impact role will oversee the design execution and optimization of the Finance integration program from due diligence and pre-close planning through Day-1 execution and post-close transformation. The Senior Director will act as a key strategic leader ensuring alignment with corporate objectives driving synergy realization mitigating stranded costs and enabling Finance transformation. This role requires exceptional leadership strategic acumen and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & GovernanceServe as a strategic advisor to the Finance M&A and Integration Vice President contributing to the development and enhancement of the Finance integration/divestiture strategy playbook and governance model.Help drive Finance integration/divestiture program ensuring alignment with corporate objectives strategic priorities and financial goals.Partner with the Integration Management Office (IMO) and senior leaders across Finance IT HR Legal Supply Chain and Commercial operations to define and implement an operating model governance cadence and critical decision-making frameworks.Oversee the design and execution of Finance deal workstreams focusing on synergy realization stranded cost mitigation and TSA (Transition Services Agreement) development and costing.Provide strategic oversight for the creation of TSAs exit plans and tracking of one-time costs to ensure seamless separations and integrations.Establish and maintain alignment with Corporate Development Legal and other key stakeholders on financial goals timelines and deliverables.Program Execution & OversightLead the execution of Finance integration and divestiture activities ensuring that milestones are met risks are mitigated and objectives are achieved.Oversee the development and management of integrated master plans including milestones dependencies and success criteria while ensuring alignment across Finance and cross-functional teams.Monitor and track synergy targets (revenue cost working capital) and stranded costs providing executive-level insights and updates through dashboards and reports.Manage integration budgets ensuring costs are accurately tracked reported and aligned with financial objectives.Act as an escalation point for resolving complex issues ensuring that risks assumptions issues and decisions (RAID) are proactively managed.Provide regular updates to senior leadership and the Integration Steering Committee delivering actionable insights and recommendations.Day-1 Readiness & TransformationOversee the development and execution of Day-1 readiness plans ensuring smooth transitions across people processes technology controls access cash management and financial close.Drive Finance transformation initiatives post-integration focusing on process optimization system integration and long-term operational efficiency.Lead change management efforts including defining stakeholder-specific communication strategies training programs and adoption metrics to ensure successful transitions.Act as the central point of coordination and decision-making for Finance during critical milestones ensuring alignment across all teams and stakeholders.Leadership & Team ManagementProvide strategic guidance to workstream leads and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with integration/divestiture objectives.Capture lessons learned from integration and divestiture activities refining playbooks and templates to improve future transactions.Serve as a visible and influential leader within the organization fostering relationships and alignment with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.Education and Work ExperienceRequired:Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.Preferred:MBA or CPA.5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting with significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions financial modeling and organizational transformations.Proven track record of leading large complex integration or divestiture projects including cross-functional team management and executive-level engagement.Extensive experience with TSA creation exit plans and tracking one-time costs.Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and lead high-performing teams.Skills and KnowledgeDeep knowledge of financial processes systems and reporting standards (e.g. GAAP IFRS).Expertise in synergy capture stranded cost mitigation and TSA creation.Advanced financial planning analysis and dashboard tracking capabilities. Hyperion experience preferred.Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget.Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Workday) and financial reporting tools.Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively.Outstanding interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Preferred QualificationsExperience in pharmaceutical healthcare or related industries.Familiarity with post-merger integration and divestiture methodologies tools and best practices.Project management certifications (e.g. PMP Six Sigma).What Cencora offersWe provide compensation benefits and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose every addition to traditional offerings like medical dental and vision care we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical emotional financial and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families which may include backup dependent care adoption assistance infertility coverage family building support behavioral health solutions paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth we also offer a variety of training programs professional development resources and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs employee resource groups volunteer activities and much more. For details visit timeEqual Employment OpportunityCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returnedAffiliated CompaniesAffiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services CorporationRequired Experience:Exec Key Skills Accounting Software,Forecasting,Ellucian,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1