Advisor, Financial Planning & Analysis Job in Dublin, Ohio US
Advisor, Financial Planning Analysis
JOB TITLE: Advisor, Financial Planning Analysis 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 Financial Planning Analysis contributes to Cardinal Health Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for Providing financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making. What is expected of you for success in your role Demonstrates advanced knowledge of respective business financial statements and analytical techniques Works with the business to develop forecasts and budgets Reviews financial output for reasonableness Creates more complex forecasting and financial models Conducts more complex analyses within respective business Explains variances and identifies implications on business Summarizes analyses and makes recommendations What is expected of you and others at this level in Finance - General for functional success Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and Uses deep subject matter/functional expertise, influence and process skills to help internal/external customers and stakeholders identify and meet their high priority needs while considering cultural and diversity implications. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes Evaluates alternative solutions/decisions in light of the potential impact on the internal/external customer and Cardinal Health; understands the resource implications of solutions and makes recommendations in adherence to governance and prioritization guidelines Accountabilities in this role Responsible for monthly reporting and analysis of CCSS results versus forecast and plan (Business Day 6 forecast, Monthly Financial Review). Prepare monthly executive presentations (Operating Committee Meeting, Monthly Report Package). Review / execute monthly load of CCSS actuals and forecast into Hyperion Planning. Partner with Work Force Management to ensure accurate forecasting of needed headcount and training classes Assist Manager in performing special projects on an as needed basis. Host individual monthly meetings with business partners to ensure forecast are accurate and reflective of management?s expectations on costs to be incurred. Provide support and analysis to HR business partner including organizational change modeling Responsible for annual budget process and preparation for semi-annual Functional Business Review Establish, build and maintain key relationships, including cross functional teams, specially HR and IT Proactively seeks out area of process improvement Qualifications BA in accounting or finance or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred Minimum 3 yrs experience Must be flexible and adaptable; must demonstrate good judgment, tact, discretion, and diplomacy in decision-making authority Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, including accuracy in record keeping and correspondence. Ability to develop concise and pertinent presentations to senior management Proven ability to effectively prioritize; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and conclude a project Advanced Excel skills and experience with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. Familiarity with Hyperion, SAP business query tool such as Business Object is a plus. Requisition ID : 12001020 Primary Location : Ohio-Dublin-Cardinal Place West Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Jan 26, 2012, 5:59:39 PM