Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis

Cardinal Health

2d•$82,100 - $117,200

About The Position

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. The position is responsible for financial reporting, financial consolidations, and ad hoc analysis supporting Corporate FP&A Managers and Directors. Financial Planning & Analysis provides strategic partnership and objective guidance to business units, leading cross-functional efforts to deliver forward-looking, actionable insights that drive strategic value and influence business decisions. The role supports consolidated budget, strategic planning, forecasting, corporate cost allocation, variance analysis, process improvement, and internal control requirements.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to 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 leading business initiatives to deliver large-scale process improvements.
Strong technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements, accounting principles, and the relevant business environment.
Strong ownership mentality, with focus on completing projects and delivering results.
Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks and multiple ongoing projects; accountable for managing own development.
Strong financial and business acumen; familiarity with financial systems and financial reporting.
Ability to distill insights from complex analyses and create concise, compelling presentations for senior leadership.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
3+ years of experience in a finance function, including at least 2 years in FP&A roles within a large, complex organization (preferred).
BA, BS, or equivalent experience in a related field (preferred).

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in a finance function, including at least 2 years in FP&A roles within a large, complex organization.
BA, BS, or equivalent experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the consolidation of yearly budgets and strategic financial planning processes; own consolidated P&L results and understand key drivers and strategies of Corporate functions.
Generate monthly allocation of Corporate costs to Segments and consolidated P&L variance analysis.
Assist with consolidation of forecasts and advanced risks and opportunities outlooks.
Drive process improvement through transformation workstreams and partnership with Segment finance teams.
Partner with audit to establish SOX controls and create repeatable processes to meet ongoing control requirements.
Support additional ad hoc and project work as needed.
Work effectively across matrixed organizations, including Corporate Function teams, Business Units, Enterprise FP&A, Accounting, and other centers of excellence.
Ensure strong controls are in place and the company's intellectual property is protected.
Serve as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding company assets.
Develop calendars and timelines, standard templates, and communications, and hold teams accountable.