<p>We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Position SummaryReporting to the Executive Director, Finance, Pharmacy FP&A, this role will be responsible for leading a small team to provide financial and strategic support for CVS Retail Pharmacy. The role is responsible for partnering both within Finance and with teams within Retail Pharmacy to drive improvement in FP&A processes supporting Retail Pharmacy. The Lead Director will work in close collaboration with Lead Directors, Executive Directors, and Vice Presidents across PCW Finance, providing support and partnership to drive leadership decision-making and execution.The Lead Director is responsible for developing and delivering FP&A insights to senior leadership, including preparing executive-level materials, leading financial discussions, and translating complex analyses into clear, actionable narratives.This role will lead process improvement and system implementation projects that enhance financial planning and analysis for Retail Pharmacy. Additionally, the role partners with Retail Payer Relations to ensure appropriate financial controls for PBM/Payer deals being negotiated and accurate reflection of those contracts in financial Budget, Forecast, and Actual results. The role will directly interface with the VP of Payer Relations along with the team of AVPs and Payer Relations Directors. The role has ownership and is accountable for financial reporting, planning, and analysis of the Retail Pharmacy businessResponsibilitiesIdentify areas of improvement in FP&A processes supporting Retail Pharmacy. Develop solutions and lead projects to implement process or system enhancementsSupport payer relations underwriting and negotiating team as cost of goods sold expertDevelop and maintain control functions for the CVS CostVantage generic cost file (GCF) to ensure accuracy of published quarterly files to be distributed to contracted payers. Own the attestation process with the third-party vendor playing a critical role between the business and vendor ensuring timely completion of the quarterly attestationPartner with leaders across Retail Pharmacy on business initiatives or strategic projects, acting as a financial partner to evaluate their financial impact. Examples include store formats, product sourcing channel optimization, assessment of regulatory changes, etcSupport core FP&A processes for Retail Pharmacy gross margin. Examples include sizing variance drivers of actual results, identifying key variables in margin forecast/budgetCultivate relationships with key internal partners across functional areas including but not limited to Payer Relations, Pharmacy Growth, Enterprise Analytics, and MerchandisingRequired QualificationsThe candidate will have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This position offers broad exposure to all aspects of the company's business, as well as interaction with business leaders. The candidate will be expected to have the following key attributes10+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.Strong analytical skills. Ability and willingness to dig deep into work product to assess areas for improvement and identify areas of weakness/opportunity; understand what the data are telling and can explain it to stakeholdersAbility to inform and influence leadership through impactful, insightful analytical-based presentationsBecome trusted advisor to Senior LeadershipStrong analytical knowledge base and financial acumen, with proven ability to vision, strategize, and develop actionable tactics against key facts and data insights.Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to successfully balance business priorities and maintain a sense of urgency.Ability to solve problems, identify, and remove roadblocks, triage, and prioritize issues.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Preferred QualificationsDeep understanding of the pharmacy economics and key levers that drive profitability in retail pharmacy and other CVS Health Segments; understands the links and connections between functional areas and business units and applies that knowledge to drive solutionsMakes Sound Business Decisions: Collaborates with others (other finance teams, 3rd party payor relations, trade, government relations and legal) to make timely, well-informed decisions; asks the right questions to get to root cause and drive toward impactful solutionsApplies a Growth Mindset: Seeks information and perspectives and shares knowledge of the business to enable self and others to see risks and opportunities more clearly; feels accountable to get to the right information and answers for CVS Health; respectfully pushes boundaries and creates tensions to produce the best outcomesImpacts and Influences others - actively develops open and trusted relationships with others whose input and partnership are critical to achieving targeted outcomes; able to understand the stated / unstated concerns of key stakeholders and respond in kind; able to bring leadershipteams to common understanding and highlight key decision pointsEducationBachelor Degree required, Master degree preferredPay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$100,000.00 - $231,540.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/08/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.</p>