Advisor, Financial Planning & Analysis - Pharma COE

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Field (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking an FP&A professional to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly segment reporting. This role emphasizes variance analysis, business partnership, and preparation of materials for leadership review.

The successful candidate will collaborate with segment finance teams, drive accurate month-end close, and deliver actionable insights to influence strategic decisions. Expect a hands-on role in shaping the company’s financial trajectory.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in FP&A or related finance area.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute key deliverables for monthly segment results and variance drivers.
• Participate in development of annual segment budget and strategic financial plan (SFP).
• Consolidate quarterly segment forecast, including drivers and analysis on variances.
• Execute key deliverables which contribute to the Operating Committee materials and Finance slides for staff meeting.
• Partner closely with Pharma Segment BU Finance teams to ensure timeliness/accuracy of materials and to understand the drivers of the business.
• Month end, forecast & budget analysis and reporting around Service Income.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure month end accruals and ledger balances are accurate.
• Trending analysis and reporting on top customers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

What Financial Planning & Analysis contributes to Cardinal Health Finance 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.

Financial Planning & Analysis provides strategic partnership and objective guidance to business units. It leads cross functional efforts to enable forward looking, actionable insights with a focus on driving strategic value that influences key business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Execute key deliverables for monthly segment results and variance drivers
• Participate in development of annual segment budget and strategic financial plan (SFP)
• Consolidate quarterly segment forecast, including drivers and analysis on variances
• Execute key deliverables which contribute to the Operating Committee materials and Finance slides for staff meeting
• Partner closely with Pharma Segment BU Finance teams to ensure timeliness/accuracy of materials and to understand the drivers of the business
• Month end, forecast & budget analysis and reporting around Service Income
• Partner with Accounting to ensure month end accruals and ledger balances are accurate
• Trending analysis and reporting on top customers

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• SAP knowledge, preferred

Anticipated salary range: $82,100 - $117,200

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

Application window anticipated to close: 12/31/2026

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.

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