What Financial Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Corporate Finance is responsible for leadership, direction, and expertise in the development of business strategy, strategic management disciplines and business analytics that support the company's mission vision and valuation objectives through enterprise value creation initiatives, in close collaboration with business leaders.

Job Summary

The Director, Finance Corporate Initiatives will be a key member of the team, focusing on enterprise and segment strategic and value creation initiatives. This includes working extensively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, while supporting business and executive leadership in planning and execution. As part of a highly visible and impactful team, the Director will have demonstrated experience flourishing in rapidly evolving environments and possess exceptional analytical and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute enterprise level strategic initiatives and special projects identified by executive leadership. Responsibilities will vary depending on the nature of the initiative but may include but not be limited to:

• Formulating and overseeing the execution of detailed project plans

• Directing the work of external consultants, including acting as their ambassador in the execution of their work, reviewing deliverables, breaking down barriers as they arise, and providing strategic direction

• Reporting project status and results to senior and executive leadership

• Potential support for M&A and divestiture transactions, including diligence and integration/separation support

• Contract review and analysis

• Preparation and review of financial analysis necessary to support initiatives

• Engaging cross-functional stakeholders to support critical initiatives and bridging the gap between departmental responsibilities where necessary (Business partners will often include Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Indirect Procurement, HR, Global Technology and Business Services, Business Segment Operations, and other corporate shared service functions)

• Process and internal control assessment and design/redesign

• Tracking and executing initiatives within approved budgets

• Managing and leading a team providing leadership and development to ensure continued talent management

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience preferred

• 6+ years of management experience

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred. Advanced degree a plus

• CPA certification a plus

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors

• Manages an organizational budget

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals

• Assists in the development of functional strategy

• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers

• Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management

• Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships

Anticipated salary range:$116,500-$179,100

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:4/24/26 *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 candidates 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.