Sr. Advisor, Financial Systems

Cardinal Health; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

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 SAP Financials professional to oversee SAP S/4HANA/ECC environments and drive global financial system projects.

You will ensure accurate financial reporting, SOX controls, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance and IT teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or Finance.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in financial systems or SAP finance roles.
• Deep SAP FI/CO expertise and finance functional processes.
• Strong understanding of finance process integration with OTC/PTP.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily operations and stability of SAP environments (S/4HANA, ECC).
• Manage and deliver complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and global teams.
• Identify milestones, gather requirements, and ensure SAP module integration.
• Validate SAP FICO configurations and ensure financial coverage across modules.
• Design, test, deploy, and train for SAP financial solutions.

Skills

SAP FI/CO

OTC/PTP integration

Accounting principles

Finance data reporting

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Country-wide Remote

US-Nationwide-FIELD

Full time

What Financial Operating Systems (FOS) 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 Operating Systems (FOS) team is responsible for overseeing the design, modification, installation and maintenance of accounting and financial systems to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions.

• Partners with Finance, Business Units and Enterprise IT (EIT) to analyze and recommend effective solutions to meet business needs. Solutions may include business process changes, system or reporting changes and/or training

• Demonstrates knowledge of finance principles and financial systems, as well as Cardinal Health finance and business policies, processes and procedures.

• Provides end-user support (Level 2) for the financial systems. Manages and resolves incoming tickets and appropriately routes to EIT when needed

• Consistently implements, executes and tests departmental Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance frameworks and financial reporting controls

• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and liaison between EIT and the Business Units on projects and special assignments to articulate business requirements. Also translates the requirements into functional specifications and recommends solutions

Responsibilities

• Be a part of a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee daily operations and ensure stability of multiple SAP environments, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC.

• Manage and deliver complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP, RNI, Tax, Treasury), operational business teams, master data teams, and IT partners across global locations.

• Identify project milestones, gather business requirements, review functional specifications, assess solution design, and ensure integration across SAP modules.

• Validate SAP FICO configurations and ensure functional coverage across general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, cash/bank management, master data, product costing, inventory valuation, intercompany and integration with OTC, PTP, and Vistex .

• Design, develop, and execute testing strategies; support deployment, training and cutover activities for SAP financial solutions.

• Facilitate stakeholder alignment sessions, design reviews, and solution workshops.

• Rationalize SAP design decisions to address Finance business needs and opportunities for simplification.

• Create, troubleshoot, and optimize financial reports to meet business requirements.

• Leverage automation and technology to improve financial processes.

• Maintain oversight of financial month-end activities such as period openings/closings, job monitoring.

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, support control design, strengthening and testing.

• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership and clear direction to team members.

• Demonstrate strong follow-through, decision-making, and multitasking capabilities.

• Uphold values of integrity, inclusiveness, accountability, and a mission-driven approach in all responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferred

• 6+ years of relevant experience in financial systems or SAP finance roles, preferred

• Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO and finance functional processes

• Strong understanding of finance process integration with OTC, PTP (preferred)

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Anticipated salary rang

e: $106,700-$152,400

Bonus eligible

Yes

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

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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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