Strategic M&A & Growth Manager

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 179,000; 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)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to drive M&A deal execution, due diligence, and integration planning. The role requires collaboration with external stakeholders and internal teams, guiding deal evaluation and portfolio strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with strong financial modeling and strategic insight. Relocation support is available for candidates willing to relocate to Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions preferred.
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills.
• Strategic mindset with ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition and divestiture due diligence, valuation, integration/separation planning, and closing processes.
• Drive deal strategy with business, finance, and strategy teams.
• Perform due diligence and inform integration planning.
• Create financial models and valuation analyses; assess ROI of transactions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance and Treasury to structure transactions.
• Support communications with Cardinal Health leadership and facilitate approvals.
• Coordinate integration and separation planning with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Bachelor level degree or higher

Investment banking experience

M&A deal execution

Financial modeling

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to drive M&A deal execution, due diligence, and integration planning. The role requires collaboration with external stakeholders and internal teams, guiding deal evaluation and portfolio strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with strong financial modeling and strategic insight. Relocation support is available for candidates willing to relocate to Columbus, OH.