Director, Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis

Cardinal Health•OH-Ohio-Work from Home, OH

5d•$154,400 - $261,250

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis collaborates with Cardinal Health executive leadership to develop financial strategies and provide analytics that support business decision-making. The role leads a team responsible for long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting, and develops detailed reports and analyses of business performance. It provides leadership in financial strategy, scenario analysis, forecasting, and recommendations for key business decisions. 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 key decisions. Finance oversees accounting, tax, financial plans and policies, fiscal controls, financial reporting and systems, and safeguards organizational assets. The position leads managers and experienced professional staff, manages an organizational budget, develops and implements policies and procedures, and contributes to functional strategy. It has extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers, and engages with internal and external leaders, including senior management. Routine travel to Cardinal Health’s Dublin, Ohio headquarters is expected.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead and work in a team-oriented environment and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong process mindset and demonstrated success leading initiatives that deliver large-scale process improvements.
Strong technical and financial knowledge, including internal control requirements, accounting principles, and the relevant business environment.
Strong ownership mentality, with a focus on completing projects and delivering results.
Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks; accountability for managing personal development.
Strong financial and business acumen, familiarity with financial systems, and knowledge of financial reporting.
Ability to distill complex analyses into concise, compelling presentations for senior leadership.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel routinely to the Dublin, Ohio headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team, providing leadership and development to support continued talent management.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for the P&L, balance sheet, and capital.
Provide senior leaders with forecast insights, performance metrics, and financial analytics to improve organizational decision-making.
Communicate a cohesive, concise account of business drivers and their potential implications for forecasts and monthly or quarterly results, enabling executive review of key performance factors.
Support strategic and financial planning for business units and segment-level financial schedules.
Analyze trends and provide tactical recommendations during budget planning.
Work across the matrix organization with commercial and regional teams, Segment and Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and other centers of excellence.
Partner with leaders to develop financial strategy and develop and implement policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals.
Partner with Accounting, Tax, and Corporate teams to develop entity-level forecasting models and improve the timeliness of internal reporting.
Assess market dynamics and competitors; conduct complex analysis and summarize business implications using analytics and business understanding.
Ensure strong controls are in place and protect company intellectual property.
Act as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective and safeguard company assets.
Develop calendars, timelines, standard templates, and communications, and hold business units accountable.
Persuade others toward agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships.