Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis

Cardinal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flex spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Advisor for Finance Planning & Analytics to report to the Manager on the Corporate Consolidations team. The role focuses on financial reporting, consolidations and ad hoc analysis to support Corporate FP&A managers and directors.

The individual will handle fiscal consolidation, P&L insights, and inter‑company activities while partnering with CFO and other senior leaders. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a finance function with at least 2 years in FP&A in a large complex organization.
• BA/BS or equivalent preferred; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate consolidation of yearly budget and strategic financial planning processes.
• Consolidated P&L responsibility and understanding key drivers.
• Generate monthly allocation of corporate costs to segments and conduct variance analysis.
• Assist with consolidation of forecasts and outlooks.
• Drive process improvements through transformation workstreams with segment finance teams.
• Partner with audit to establish SOX controls and repeatable processes.
• Support ad-hoc and project work as needed.
• Work across matrix organizations including Corporate Function teams and COEs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Job Summary

The Advisor, Finance Planning & Analysis role reports to the Manager, FP&A on the Corporate Consolidations team with visibility and engagement with the CFO, Finance Directors, Enterprise FP&A VP, and their teams. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, financial consolidations, and ad hoc analysis to support the Corporate FP&A Managers and Directors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the consolidation of yearly budget and strategic financial planning processes;
• responsible for consolidated results for P&L and understanding key drivers and strategies of the Corporate functions
• Generate monthly allocation of Corporate costs to Segments and consolidated variance analysis for P&L
• Assist with consolidation of forecasts and advanced R&O outlooks
• Drive process improvement through transformation workstreams and partnering with Segment finance teams
• Partner with audit to establish SOX controls and create repeatable processes to meet on-going control requirements
• Support additional ad-hoc and project work as needed
• Works effectively across matrix organizations, including Corporate Function teams, Business Units, Enterprise FP&A, Accounting, and other various COEs
• Ensures strong controls are in place and the company's intellectual property is protected
• Serves as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding our company's assets
• Develops calendars and timelines, standard templates, and communications to and hold all teams accountable

Critical Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Change agent with ability to effectively manage and drive impactful change across teams
• Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong process mindset and proven success in leading business initiatives to deliver large scale process improvements
• Strong technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment
• Strong ownership mentality; maintains focus on driving projects to completion and delivering output/results
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage tasks concurrently; owns career and is accountable for managing own development
• Strong financial and business acumen; familiar with financial systems and various aspects of financial reporting
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task across multiple on-going projects
• Ability to distill insights from complex analyses and create concise and compelling presentations to senior leadership audience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

3+ years experience in a finance function with at least 2 years in FP&A roles in a large complex organization, preferred BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field, preferred. Advance Degree, preferred. Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $115,500 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• 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/Affirmative Action 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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day.

With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.