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. Risk Management identifies property, casualty and executive risks, recommends risk transfer solutions and administers risk transfer programs. This family mitigates retained risk via loss prevention and loss control programs. This family also analyzes strategic, operational, economic, regulatory and compliance risks and facilitates mitigation strategies (e.g., business continuity) to address those risks.
Job Summary: Cardinal Health is bringing together its Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS) into a single integrated organization: Global Business & Finance Services (GBFS). As part of this transformation, we are seeking a Director of Financial Risk & Shared Services Controls to establish and lead the risk and internal controls strategy for this newly unified organization. This leader will define and operationalize the internal control and risk management framework across GBFS service lines, including Finance Operations, Customer Operations, and Contact Center services. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SOX and internal audit standards, enabling operational integrity, and helping the organization proactively identify and mitigate risk exposure across both captive operations and third-party supported processes. This role is a critical part of the GBFS Enablement & Governance function and will work in close coordination with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and the Director of Vendor Management to ensure that Cardinal Health's global service delivery remains secure, compliant, and well-governed.
Control & Risk Management Strategy
Operational Execution
Governance & Reporting
Collaboration with Internal and External Partners
Risk Awareness & Capability Building
12+ years of experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, or finance operations preferred; Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus; Strong understanding of SOX, control testing, and compliance frameworks; Experience supporting shared services, global delivery models, or third-party operations; Demonstrated ability to build and mature control environments in evolving or newly integrated organizations; Excellent collaboration skills, including ability to work across functions, geographies, and levels of leadership; Strong analytical and reporting skills, with ability to synthesize complex issues for executive audiences.
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: $114,200-$203,695 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: 9/10/25 *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.