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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

The Sr. Manager of M&A will play a critical role in supporting the Director of M&A and Senior Director of Finance in the planning, execution, and integration of mergers and acquisitions. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and the ability to influence decision-making across the organization to ensure successful integration and value realization.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Close Planning

• Assist in developing and refining financial integration strategies in alignment with enterprise objectives.

• Collaborate with Corporate Development, Operations, and Legal teams to identify critical integration priorities and create actionable roadmaps.

• Support the design of financial models to forecast integration costs, anticipated synergies, and value realization timelines.

• Assess existing financial processes and systems of target practices to identify operational risks and integration complexities.

• Provide financial input into transaction structure, commercial arrangements, and integration governance frameworks.

Due Diligence Support

• Support financial diligence efforts focused on operational capabilities, specialty and clinical operations, and integration readiness.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to validate clinical and operational assumptions in financial models.

• Evaluate historical and projected financial statements, working capital positions, and physician compensation arrangements.

• Identify key deal risks and facilitate their resolution through collaboration with legal, HR, regulatory, and compliance teams.

• Present well-supported financial findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Day 1 Execution

• Oversee financial workstreams on Day 1, ensuring successful operational and financial handoff.

• Assist in the establishment of clear processes for financial reporting, controls, and cash management integration.

• Support the onboarding of newly integrated practices onto McKesson’s financial systems.

• Ensure transition plans for physician compensation, revenue recognition, and expense management are executed seamlessly.

• Serve as escalation point for integration-related financial issues impacting clinical operations on Day 1.

Post-Close Execution

• Drive continuous improvement of financial integration processes post-close, tracking synergy capture and cost savings realization.

• Regularly review and optimize financial models to reflect operational realities and performance metrics.

• Partner with Business Unit Finance, Operations, and IT to align forecasting, analytics, and reporting platforms.

• Monitor and manage integration budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure accountability and transparency.

• Support financial integration reviews and post-close audits to ensure sustained value delivery.

Governance & Communication

• Establish integration governance structures, KPIs, and dashboards for transparency with executive stakeholders.

• Lead standing meetings with cross-functional teams and develop executive-level reporting on integration progress and issues.

• Communicate complex financial scenarios and integration risks in a clear, actionable manner to senior leadership.

• Champion McKesson’s values and culture throughout all aspects of integration activity, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

Certification

Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or Chartered Accountant are highly desirable.

Critical Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, or related financial roles with a proven track record of leading large-scale integrations.

• Expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, and integration planning.

• High proficiency in Excel, financial planning tools, and data visualization platforms.

• Advanced financial analysis and valuation modeling skills.

• Deep understanding of corporate finance principles, capital markets, and risk management.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and tax implications in M&A transactions.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to assess complex business scenarios.

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to influence senior stakeholders.

• Ability to support multiple projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and economic indicators impacting M&A activity.

• Ongoing training in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and M&A integration strategies is recommended.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with a combination of remote and in-office work.

• Standard office work including sitting, typing, and screen use for extended periods.

• Ability to manage extended hours during critical integration phases or deal closings.

Travel

Occasional travel (up to 20%) to integration sites, corporate offices, and acquired practices.

Salary: 100,100.00 - 133,400.00 - 166,800.00 USD Annual with 15% MIP

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Our Base Pay Range for this position

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