M&A Strategy & Execution Manager

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 179,000; 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)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Manager within Corporate Development to lead M&A deal execution, due diligence, and financial modeling. You will collaborate with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance and Treasury, guiding cross-functional teams through integration and separation planning while engaging executive leadership.

The role emphasizes governance, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage complex deals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 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 the 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 each acquisition with detailed assessment of the marketplace and investment requirements
• Due Diligence: Identify and execute on critical due diligence items that affect modeling assumptions
• Financial Analysis: Create detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess ROIs
• Deal Structuring: Structure transactions with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance and Treasury
• Deal Approval: Support communications with Cardinal Health leadership and obtain corporate approvals
• Integration Planning: Collaborate to align integration timing with business needs and budgets
• Separation Planning: Develop separation plans for divestitures and transition services agreements
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with legal and Cardinal Health requirements

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Financial analysis

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Manager within Corporate Development to lead M&A deal execution, due diligence, and financial modeling. You will collaborate with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance and Treasury, guiding cross-functional teams through integration and separation planning while engaging executive leadership.

The role emphasizes governance, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage complex deals in a fast-paced environment.