What Financial Operations contributes to Cardinal Health
Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Finance Operations is responsible for the oversight and overall performance of the following core financial processes. This includes pricing administration, rebates, cash application, chargebacks, billing, accounts payable and employee travel & expense.
Job Summary
The Director, Finance Operations – GMPD Rebates & Admin Fees will lead financial and business processes and teams, focused on global operational effectiveness, financial and risk management, process management & metrics, team development, customer & supplier interaction support, and internal controls. These roles support the Cardinal Health Enterprise but can be bifurcated by business depending on scope and complexity of a given process.
Responsibilities
Leads a global team (comprised of onshore and offshore resources) responsible for the set-up, accounting, calculation, payment, reporting, revenue recovery, and audit / SOX support for Medical Segment Customer Rebate and GPO Admin Fees (~$350M paid annually)
Oversees the development of policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate Customer Rebate and GPO Admin Fee payments
Works with our Commercial (Sales, Account Management, Contracting COE, etc.), Accounting, FP&A, Pricing, IT, and other various stakeholders to resolve issues
Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation review of the rebate/admin fee accounts
Relentlessly drive root cause analysis to identify process failure points and partner with upstream and downstream partners to implement process improvements to prevent issues from reoccurring
Partners with compliance to ensure a robust internal control structure, including SOX compliance and 80% Quality Audit (QA) coverage
Identifies additional business control gaps / opportunities, in partnership with upstream teams, and ensures appropriate mitigation
Serves as business delivery lead for the team’s transformation, implementing robust performance metrics, controls, and IT systems
Oversees the design and delivery of reporting that analyzes operational and financial results
Communicates financial results and business impacts to both internal and external stakeholders
Establish operating discipline and deliver consistency of outcomes
Lead team of direct reports and global contractors
Be an influential, inspirational, and inclusive leader for direct and indirect organization; mentor and develop talent within and across teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience leading a large, global team with an expertise in finance/accounting preferred
Demonstrated experience in business controls and risk mitigation
Demonstrated financial acumen, including strong strategic and analytical skill
Strong track record of operating and leading within complex organizations
Experience with large scale transformational projects
Strong cross-organizational collaboration skills; ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment
Strong change management and communication skills
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships to achieve goals and deliver on commitments
Strong understanding of the accounting associated with the rebates/admin fees and capability to identify and communicate issues to the accounting organization and business leaders
Ability to think strategically and execute seamlessly
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-$197,010
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: 5/11/26 *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 candidate’s 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience leading a large, global team with expertise in finance/accounting
- Demonstrated experience in business controls and risk mitigation
- Strong track record of operating and leading within complex organizations
- Experience with large scale transformational projects
- Strong cross-organizational collaboration skills
- Strong change management and communication skills
- Strong understanding of accounting associated with rebates/admin fees
- Ability to think strategically and execute seamlessly
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.



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