Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor

At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities. Function:  Finance General Family:  Financial Planning & Analysis What FP&A contributes to Cardinal Health Financial  Planning  & Analysis  is  responsible  for  being  objective  and strategic financial  partners,  leading collaborative  cross-functional   effort  to drive  relevant, flexible and  efficient  financial  planning   and  analysis that  supports  our  key  business decisions. Analyzes business trends; leads and aligns financial  forecasts  and long  range planning  processes  with  our  business  leaders.   Drives  business value by providing  financial  and  analytical   counsel  to facilitate decision-marking  around strategic  business initiatives. Prepares  monthly financial  reporting  including variance and financial  statement  analysis. Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story around business drivers  behind   financial  data and potential implications  on future results. Creates  financial  models  and scenarios as a key input  for  business planning decisions  in   areas  such  as  capital  deployment,  sourcing,  product  development, marketing  strategies,   and  acquisitions. Manages  annual  budget  processes, incorporating business  initiatives, economic trends and  operational   effectiveness.  Aligns  budget  to business strategies and gains alignment  from  business  partners. Performs  customer and  product  profitability  analysis  and makes investment and pricing decisions.  Identifies  opportunities to drive revenue growth, margin expansion and a more favorable mix (i.e., driving  preferred  products and services). Understands   market  dynamics and  competitors.  Conducts complex analysis,  synthesizes  and  summarizes  implications to business, influencing business partners using analytics and business understanding. Identifies  and  executes  upon process improvement opportunities. Demonstrates proficiency of technical tools and  financial  systems. Serves as an objective financial  steward  with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding  our  company's assets.  Ensures   strong  controls are  in  place and the company's intellectual  property   is   protected. Accountabilities in this role Design and execute well aligned, clear financial reporting for 15 EMEA legal entities Collaborate with FP&A across the region and the globe to lead planning processes (Budget, Forecast) Manage reporting and analytics for complex Swiss Entity Own allocation of country P&L's by product franchise to support commercial leaders around the globe Collaborate with US-based accounting team and regional accounting third party to ensure financial results are prepared accurately and timely Implement  and executive appropriate financial  controls  to minimize risk and ensure the integrity  of  the financial  results. Aid   in  executing integration plans  for  new business Perform  periodic and ad  hoc  reporting to analyze business unit performance and  support  Finance and Sales Management Collaborate with internal and external partners across finance and accounting functions Qualifications BS/BA Finance or Accounting Minimum of 2 years job related experience Strong Microsoft Excel (routinely use advanced Excel functionality) skills required Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools preferred Strong written and oral communication skills structured work assignments