**_What Financial Planning & Analysis 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.
Financial Planning & Analysis provides strategic partnership and objective guidance to business units. It leads cross functional efforts to enable forward looking, actionable insights with a focus on driving strategic value that influences key business decisions.
- Participates in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Prepare the frozen forecast of Fixed Expenses, Variables, Other costs of the period (OPC)
- Prepare and present analysis of operating expenses vs. budget and frozen forecast
- Prepare analysis of manufacturing variations by cost element (Labor, burden, Material, Mfg support)
- Responsible for the analysis of the volume produced, trends and impact on absorptions volume mix.
- Prepare and submit reports that are required and reflect the results of the plant.
- Validate projects to reduce expenses.
- Participate in the annual inventory of material.
- Support with the preparation of KI (Key Indicators)
- Participate in the closing of the month, prepare and process policies as well as analysis of results
- Periodically review the BOM, uses and standard time of the products with the highest demand
- Prepare standard cost projections for products in development and / or transfers
- Prepare and coordinate the audit to the monthly production inventory
- Ensure the veracity of the inventory by auditing cyclic counts
- Implement continuous improvement projects that optimize finance processes using the DMAIC methodology
- Comply with the necessary security measures, occupational diseases and environmental contingencies
- Notify the acts, unsafe conditions and environmental risks observed in any area of the company.
- Follow and demonstrate the values of the company
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Qualifications_**
- 2-4 years of experience
- BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field
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What is expected of you and others at this level_**
- Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
- Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
- Applies judgment within defined parameters
- Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
- Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
- 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._