Advisor, Financial Operations (GPO Rebate Intake & Reporting)

Cardinal Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Finance Operations professional to oversee key financial processes including rebates, pricing administration, and accounts payable. You will ensure accurate SAP setups, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting for internal and external customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in finance/audit, with experience in SAP/Vistex and strong data analysis skills. ET business hours alignment and global collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Audit, Accounting or related field preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Vistex, legal contracts, data analysis, and data mining preferred.
• Strong Excel, Business Objects, and reporting skills preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial processes, accounting policies, systems, controls, and related workflows.
• Experience working in a transactional finance environment with a strong understanding of internal controls.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and respond to non-standard or complex requests.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a focus on delivering accurate results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ability to serve as a versatile team member, adapting quickly to changing priorities, processes, and business environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate setup of GPO Admin Fees and Rebates in SAP based on the Rebate Instruction Document and perform reconciliation reviews to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Enhance reporting capabilities for both internal and external customers.
• Create, maintain, and schedule rebate and GPO Admin Fee reporting to support customer transparency.
• Partner with Account Management and Standards & Compliance teams to ensure customer needs are prioritized and addressed accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with management on complex customer setup activities.
• Investigate issues through thorough root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid recurring issues.
• Maintain and strengthen the internal SOX control framework.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives while driving standardization across functional areas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate transaction processing and accounting, partnering with teams including Sales, Account Management, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Accounting, Contracting, and Revenue Management.
• Lead and support offshore teams while working collaboratively with other CAH business partners and departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting

Tools

SAP

Vistex

Business Objects

Excel

Job description

What Finance Operations contributes to Cardinal HealthFinance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.Finance Operations is responsible for the oversight and overall performance of the following core financial processes. This includes pricing administration, rebates, cash application, chargebacks, billing, accounts payable and employee travel & expense.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate setup of GPO Admin Fees and Rebates in SAP based on the Rebate Instruction Document and perform reconciliation reviews to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Enhance reporting capabilities for both internal and external customers.
• Create, maintain, and schedule rebate and GPO Admin Fee reporting to support customer transparency.
• Partner with Account Management and Standards & Compliance teams to ensure customer needs are prioritized and addressed accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with management on complex customer setup activities.
• Investigate issues through thorough root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid recurring issues.
• Maintain and strengthen the internal SOX control framework.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives while driving standardization across functional areas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate transaction processing and accounting, partnering with teams including Sales, Account Management, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Accounting, Contracting, and Revenue Management.
• Lead and support offshore teams while working collaboratively with other CAH business partners and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related field, preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Audit, Accounting, or a related field, preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Vistex, legal contracts, data analysis, and data mining, preferred.
• Strong Excel, Business Objects, and reporting skills, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial processes, accounting policies, systems, controls, and related workflows.
• Experience working in a transactional finance environment with a strong understanding of internal controls.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and respond to non-standard or complex requests.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a focus on delivering accurate results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ability to serve as a versatile team member, adapting quickly to changing priorities, processes, and business environments.
• Must be able to work Eastern Time (ET) business hours and support business needs during core operating hours.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $68,500 - $97,700 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.