Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Cost Accounting

Cardinal Health; Texas; On-site; USD 93,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Cost Accounting to partner with operations, drive financial analytics, and forecast and budget across US, LATAM and APAC sites. The role emphasizes cost control, profitability analysis, and cross‑functional partnership to influence strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include leading month‑end close, inventories, audits, and reporting while collaborating with manufacturing operations to optimize cost structure and financial

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cost accounting or related finance roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing enterprises preferred.
• Strong cost accounting background and US GAAP knowledge.
• English-Spanish bilingual (preferred) with high proficiency.
• SAP and AS400 systems knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial reporting for multiple sites and management reporting requirements.
• Models profitability for partnerships and contracts.
• Budgets and forecasts materials variances and site expenses.
• Supports operational forecast for labor and warehouse efficiency.
• Leads cost accounting activities and inventory accounting across sites.
• Oversees month-end close and internal/external audit responses.

Skills

Cost accounting

US GAAP

Bilingual EN/ES

SAP

AS400

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

AS400

Job description

Job Summary

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. The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Cost Accounting is the financial business partner for the operations team. This job is responsible for financial analytics, forecasting, budgeting, and associated ad-hoc requests. The job also provides ad‑hoc support for the business as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial reporting for the US, Singapore and Mexico, including reviewing the preparation and presentation of management reports and/or corporate reporting requirements, to ensure integrity of information and keep management updated on key information.
• Models deal profitability for potential partnerships and contracts.
• Budgets and Forecasts financial measures such as materials price variances, material usage variances and operational site expenses.
• Conducts operational forecast support as needed for labor, warehouse efficiency, and etc.
• Recommends strategies and input to strategies regarding the financial aspect.
• Leads the LATAM cost accounting activities, monitors Inventory system functionality and performs the cost roll procedures at each fiscal year.
• Inventory control and complex inventory account reconciliations with multiple Mexico, US and Singapore sites under the Maquila model.
• Month end close activities supervision and reporting completion.
• Responsible for internal and external audits responses.
• Manage the physical inventory controls compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing enterprises, preferred
• Strong cost accounting background
• Strong accounting skills, USGAAP knowledge
• English - Spanish Bilingual +80%, preferred
• SAP and AS400 systems knowledge, preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $92,800 - $145,860

Bonus eligible: Yes

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.

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

Application window anticipated to close: 12/02/2026

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.

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.

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