Job Summary: Directly supports financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making for a designated area of the business. Partners closely with senior business leaders and Finance leadership to develop financial forecasts, allocate resources, evaluate business performance, and support both short- and long-term strategic objectives. Provides advanced financial expertise and guidance, with a strong understanding of the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, including how changes in working capital, inventory, and other key balance sheet accounts impact financial performance and cash flow. Applies a working knowledge of retail operations and inventory management to identify trends, evaluate risks and opportunities, and translate financial and operational results into actionable business insights. This role is based in our Deerfield, IL office and is on‑site four days a week. Job Responsibilities: • Develops financial forecasts and resource allocation plans in support of division goals. • Provides subject matter expertise and guidance regarding all finance related decisions. • Provides guidance and counsel in development of long-range plans involving strategy development, resource allocation, work plans and timelines and financial outcomes. • Oversees financial aspects of vendor negotiations, funding issues and related efforts. • Develops financial models, forecasts, proposals, presentations and performance measures to provide confidence to executives regarding financial decisions. • Oversees Financial Analyst or other support staff as necessary for department operations. • Participates in long-term strategic planning for the assigned business area. • Leads the preparation of financial forecasts, targets and budgets, including the identification/quantification of risks and opportunities; involves facilitating the negotiation and agreement of key metrics and inputs. • Conducts regional financial evaluations of proposed projects and investments by gathering assumptions, making financial projections using discounted cash flow principles and ultimately creating regional business cases that substantiate the rationale for investments. This may include analysis, financial modeling or review of pre-prepared financials for new stores, acquisition candidates and the like. About Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.