Sr. Director, Core Finance Delivery

McKesson is seeking a Senior Director of Core Finance Delivery to lead the delivery, and operational excellence of enterprise Finance functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury capabilities. This role plays a critical leadership position within McKesson Technology, establishing and scaling a high performing Core Finance delivery capability, including organization design, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing capability development. driving the modernization, standardization, and reliability of core finance processes. The Senior Director will partner closely with Finance, Treasury, FP&A, Audit, and business leaders to ensure scalable, compliant, and efficient finance operations. This leader will be responsible for translating business strategies into executable technology roadmaps, ensuring strong controls, and delivering measurable business value through a modern digital finance core.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery accountability across initiatives, including business case realization, timelines, cost, and quality of outcomes.
• Define and implement the Core Finance delivery operating model, including governance, service management, and ways of working aligned to enterprise standards.
• Lead a build-and-transform agenda, modernizing legacy processes and platforms while embedding automation, AI, and data-driven improvements to drive efficiency and cost reduction.
• Proactively manage delivery risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across complex, multi-vendor environments to ensure predictable and resilient execution.
• Own financial performance of the delivery function, including budget management, vendor commercials, and continuous improvement in unit cost and productivity.
• Act as a trusted partner to Finance leadership to align technology capabilities with business priorities.
• Work collaboratively with business to define and execute the delivery strategy and roadmap for the core finance functions such as AP, AR, and Treasury.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational metrics to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as SOX, audit and security.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across AP, AR, Treasury etc. processes.
• Lead and develop a team of finance technology professionals and delivery partners.
• Manage system integrators, managed service providers, and technology vendors.
• Collaborate across Technology, Finance, Audit, and business units to drive adoption and alignment.
• Manage resource planning and delivery outcomes for core finance initiatives.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs; implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide clear, concise updates to executive leadership on progress, risks, and business impact.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and process discipline across core finance domains.
• Oversee system integrations with procurement, billing, banking, reporting, and analytics platforms.
• Ensure high quality execution across design, build, testing, deployment, and post go live stabilization.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles supporting core finance or ERP delivery.
• Proven experience leading Finance technology implementations or transformations.
• Good understanding of AP, AR, Treasury, cash management, and working capital processes.
• Experience managing vendors, system integrators, and distributed teams.
• Experience building and scaling delivery capabilities, including organization design, hiring, and development of high performing teams.
• Demonstrated accountability for end-to-end delivery outcomes, including business case realization, cost management, and benefits tracking.
• Experience operating in multi vendor and managed service environments, with accountability for service quality and performance.
• Proven track record delivering large scale transformation programs involving legacy modernization, platform consolidation, and process simplification.
• Experience in applying automation, AI, or digital technologies to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross functional initiatives in large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive level engagement.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.

Education / Certifications / Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• SAP Finance certification preferred.
• PMP, or similar certification preferred.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Background in distribution, or regulated industries.
• Experience driving automation in AP/AR (e.g., invoicing, payments, collections).
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements such as IFRS9, SOX controls, audit processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Delivering finance analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in large scale, matrixed organizations.

At McKesson, we care about the well being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

€118,600 - €197,600