Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing Operations FP&A Calendar

• Be the SPOC for Operations FP&A Calendar, organize all the planning (annual budgeting, latest forecast, Long Term Planning etc.), actual reporting and business review processes for the overall NTO organization
• Coordinate processes with T&F, Tech Platforms, Operations Leadership Team and Corporate
• Constantly review and identify opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes and systems
• Transparent and timely communication with the TechOps Finance Community about any update of the FP&A Calendar

TechOps Non-Core Financials

• Be the SPOC for Non-Core financial planning and reporting
• Build close partnership with business stakeholders and FRA to ensure deep understanding, accurate planning and booking of all the Infrapark, Network Transformation and business restructuring projects
• Ensure correct Non-Core reporting in IFP
• Smooth communication and alignment with Corporate about Non-Core planning

SPOC for Contract Manufacturing Organization Business

• Be close to CMO Finance Team and master deep understanding of CMO business performance
• Ensure open communication with Corporate and CMO Finance, drive effective planning process
• Be the expert of CMO reporting in the BU view vs. TP view and offer technical support to the CMO Finance Team where needed

Other

• Support Division CFO and BPA Head with ad-hoc requests
• Lead high-priority BPA projects

Key Performance Indicators

• A robust Operations FP&A Calendar which guarantees seamless planning and reporting
• Strong collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure full alignment of the Operations FP&A Calendar
• Open communication with TechOps Finance Community to ensure strong execution of the Calendar
• Deep business insights and proper TGT setting for CMO business
• Satisfaction of internal customers (Operations CFO, Head BPA, Tech Platforms Finance Leads…)

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for the role:

• 6+ years financial and /or operational experience
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred), or relevant finance certifications
• Digital savvy, proficient in using common financial tools
• High learning agility, curiosesity and result-orientation
• Excellent analytical skills and strong communication skills
• Ability to work and influence/ lead (a cross-functional team) in a matrix environment and partner effectively with different stakeholders
• Adaptability to changing environment/ project timelines and managing ambiguity
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Desirable for the role:

• Familiar with Novartis reporting set-up and systems
• Operational manufacturing finance experience
• Experience in automation and digitalisation within financial processes
• Experience within a multinational organisation

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: 

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.spain@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.