Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Cardinal Health, with over 1,400 employees in Canada, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing products, services and solutions to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the continuum of care. Together, we are Essential to Care.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Director, Finance, Canada to provide strategic partnership and guidance to business units. This role leads cross‑functional efforts to enable forward‑looking, actionable insights that influence key business decisions. It will be based on a hybrid work model, reporting to our Vaughan head‑office twice a week (Tuesday/Wednesday).
The Sr. Director, Finance is responsible for overall financial oversight and direction for the Canadian business representing over US $1B in revenue from medical products, distribution and services in the acute and non‑acute markets with 9 distribution centers across Canada. The role oversees financial planning and analysis, reporting, accounts payable, tax and treasury functions, as well as direct supervision of two Finance Managers and their respective teams (approximately 15 professionals).

They also provide indirect leadership and support to the accounting team in Canada who report to the global accounting team. The Sr. Director, Finance is a member of the Canada Leadership Team and actively participates in strategic planning and execution, assesses and reports out financial risks, and liaises with U.S. and international finance partners, CRA and other government entities as required.
Primary Responsibilities   Provide executive financial leadership and guidance for the Canadian business unit
Act as a Director of the company with official signing authority for Cardinal Health Canada Inc. and our manufacturing plant in Canada (Ludlow Technical Products LTD)
Chair the Pension Committee, liaising with the Plan Administrator and committee members on plan strategy, compliance, annual audit process and fund performance
Business partner with Canada Leadership Team including the Regional President and other senior leaders in Sales, Marketing & Operations
Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performing finance organization that supports the overall mission of the company
Review monthly financial reporting, variance and financial statement analysis for the Canada business, including P&L, Net Working Capital performance and other key metrics
Present monthly financial performance to leadership team in a clear and concise manner and summarize to the overall organization during quarterly town halls
Lead the annual budget and long‑range planning processes, incorporating business initiatives, economic trends, competitive environment, and operational effectiveness
Support and liaise with Medical Segment FP&A teams and functional groups
Conduct complex analysis and modelling using analytics and understanding of business
Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies; support implementation of necessary controls to safeguard the organization’s assets in conjunction with the accounting team
Guide the development of reporting tools to evaluate and develop actionable information
Drive improvements in financial processes and systems, leveraging financial technologies and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in reporting
The Job Might Be For You If You   Professional financial designation combined with a Finance or Business degree
10+ years related experience required
Strong business acumen with solid experience in business management, financial planning, performance measurement and budgeting functions
Excellent people‑management skills including team building, mentoring and development
Metrics‑driven; establish service standards and strive to exceed target results for the group
Exposure to internal control systems in a global organization
Excellent analytic, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Proven ability to meet tight timelines in an environment with competing priorities
Ability to work and thrive in a changing environment

Experience with SAP
Benefits   Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off…