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

Reports to Director, FP&A, Pharma segment with high visibility and engagement with the segment CFO, Finance VPs, Enterprise FP&A teams, Investor Relations and SEC accounting

Works very closely with Director, FP&A Cash & Transformation, Director, PD Operations, Service Delivery Team (Genpact) and across all Pharma business and Enterprise finance teams

Coordinates total Pharma segment sales and income long range planning, budgeting and reporting to be used for updates with the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and used for external guidance with Investor Relations

Finance partner to PSS Programs & Solutions portfolio, working directly with business leaders on program P&L reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Responsibilities

Coordinate key planning and reporting processes (Monthly results reviews, Forecasts, SFP, Budget, Earnings, Investor Conferences)

Provide real time updates on performance, implications, and recommended actions

Create materials for the CEO, CFO and Board of Directors, including providing financial analysis and commentary.

Employ a process improvement mindset to deliver efficiencies across work areas

Serve as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding our company's assets. Ensure strong controls are in place and the company's intellectual property is protected.

Qualifications & Critical Competencies 

8+ years of experience, preferred

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

What is expected of you and others at this level

Senior level leader with 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

Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $150,100

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

Application window anticipated to close: 12/27/2025 *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.