Ideal candidate will be based in the greater Columbus, Ohio area with the ability to come into the Dublin, Ohio office 2-3 days a week and for moments that matter!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in financial systems or SAP finance roles, preferred
• Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO and finance functional processes
• Strong understanding of finance process integration with OTC, PTP, and Vistex, preferred
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles
• Prior experience managing or supervising professionals (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Oversee daily operations and ensure stability of multiple SAP environments, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC
• Manage and deliver complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP, RNI, Tax, Treasury), operational business teams, master data teams, and IT partners across global locations
• Identify project milestones, gather business requirements, review functional specifications, assess solution design, and ensure integration across SAP modules
• Validate SAP FICO configurations and ensure functional coverage across general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, cash/bank management, master data, product costing, inventory valuation, and integration with OTC, PTP, and Vistex
• Design, develop, and execute testing strategies, support deployment, training and cutover activities for SAP financial solutions
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment sessions, design reviews, and solution workshops
• Rationalize SAP design decisions to address Finance business needs and opportunities for simplification
• Create, troubleshoot, and optimize financial reports to meet business requirements
• Leverage automation and technology to improve financial processes
• Maintain oversight of financial month-end activities such as period openings/closings, job monitoring
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, support control design, strengthening and testing
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership and clear direction to team members
• Manage performance and development of direct reports, including coaching, feedback, and reviews
• Demonstrate strong follow-through, decision-making, and multitasking capabilities
• Uphold values of integrity, inclusiveness, accountability, and a mission-driven approach in all responsibilities

Financial Operating Systems (FOS) team is responsible for overseeing the design, modification, installation and maintenance of accounting and financial systems to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions.

• Partners with Finance, Business Units and Enterprise IT (EIT) to analyze and recommend effective solutions to meet business needs. Solutions may include business process changes, system or reporting changes and/or training
• Demonstrates knowledge of finance principles and financial systems, as well as Cardinal Health finance and business policies, processes and procedures
• Provides end-user support (Level 2) for the financial systems. Manages and resolves incoming tickets and appropriately routes to EIT when needed
• Consistently implements, executes and tests departmental Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance frameworks and financial reporting controls
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and liaison between EIT and the Business Units on projects and special assignments to articulate business requirements. Also translates the requirements into functional specifications and recommends solution