Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis
About this role
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.
Job Summary
The Advisor, Finance Planning & Analysis role reports to the Manager, FP&A on the Corporate Consolidations team with visibility and engagement with the CFO, Finance Directors, Enterprise FP&A VP, and their teams. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, financial consolidations, and ad hoc analysis to support the Corporate FP&A Managers and Directors.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the consolidation of yearly budget and strategic financial planning processes; responsible for consolidated results for P&L and understanding key drivers and strategies of the Corporate functions
Generate monthly allocation of Corporate costs to Segments and consolidated variance analysis for P&L
Assist with consolidation of forecasts and advanced R&O outlooks
Drive process improvement through transformation workstreams and partnering with Segment finance teams
Partner with audit to establish SOX controls and create repeatable processes to meet on-going control requirements
Support additional ad-hoc and project work as needed
Works effectively across matrix organizations, including Corporate Function teams, Business Units, Enterprise FP&A, Accounting, and other various COEs
Ensures strong controls are in place and the company's intellectual property is protected
Serves as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding our company's assets
Develops calendars and timelines, standard templates, and communications to and hold all teams accountable
Critical Competencies
Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
Change agent with ability to effectively manage and drive impactful change across teams
Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong process mindset and proven success in leading business initiatives to deliver large scale process improvements
Strong technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment
Strong ownership mentality; maintains focus on driving projects to completion and delivering output/results
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage tasks concurrently; owns career and is accountable for managing own development
Strong financial and business acumen; familiar with financial systems and various aspects of financial reporting
Ability to prioritize and multi-task across multiple on-going projects
Ability to distill insights from complex analyses and create concise and compelling presentations to senior leadership audience
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Qualifications
3+ years experience in a finance function with at least 2 years in FP&A roles in a large complex organization, preferred
BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field, preferred. Advance Degree, preferred.
Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $115,500
Bonus eligible: No
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
Application window anticipated to close: 11/1/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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/Affirmative Action 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.
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