Columbus M&A Corporate Development Manager (Relocation)

Cardinal Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k plan

Early wage access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Corporate Development Manager focused on M&A deal execution. You will lead due diligence, financial modeling, valuation analyses, and post‑closing integration planning with cross‑functional teams and external partners.

The role requires 5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; 5+ years experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions preferred.
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills with proficiency in analyzing complex financial data.
• Strategic mindset with ability to identify and assess new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition and divestiture due diligence process, valuation analysis, pre-closing integration / separation planning and closing processes.
• Deal Strategy: Develop a business case for acquisitions, including market assessment and AI for investment requirements.
• Due Diligence: Identify critical items influencing modeling assumptions and integration planning.
• Financial Analysis: Create detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess ROI.
• Deal Structuring: Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance and Treasury to structure transactions.
• Deal Approval: Support communications with Cardinal Health leadership and governance.
• Integration Planning: Ensure level and timing of integration aligned with needs and budget.
• Separation Planning: Develop separation plans for divestitures and transition services.
• Compliance and Governance: Maintain governance and confidentiality.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modeling

Valuation

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cardinal Health in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Corporate Development Manager focused on M&A deal execution. You will lead due diligence, financial modeling, valuation analyses, and post‑closing integration planning with cross‑functional teams and external partners.

The role requires 5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.