.Business Planning Analysis Manager, Novartis Technical OperationsJob ID: REQ-10021490Date: Sep 05, 2024Location: MexicoSummaryTo support the business within a country with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts, etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and may coordinate a team of specialists. To act as a Business Partner for BPA within a country, providing insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to the management team.About the RoleLocation: Hybrid. CDMXYour responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Ensure the operational conversion of the BPA strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business.Provide management with accurate, relevant business analysis to support monthly operational reviews and ad-hoc requests, and ensure timely and accurate information gathering.Perform analysis to evaluate risks or opportunities; make recommendations tomitigate these risks.Manage and provide financial analysis and decision-making support for an investment/project in a domain.Ensure ongoing business performance is appropriately monitored and measured, and drive early warning for re-direction of resources with Business Partners.Provide accurate operational information and advice to support the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and Strategic Planning processes.Ensure integrity of data provided by commercial teams, and provide recommendations on forecast accuracy improvement.Provide well-managed and quality financial analysis in order to improve business case proposals and profitability tracking.Continually improve and streamline existing management reporting processes and support the definition and implementation of lean processes to meet the changing demands of the business.May supervise the performance and development of a small team of BPA specialists.Minimum QualificationsChartered accountant or Finance degree with 5+ years of experience in Finance Domain.Strong understanding of BPC concepts, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.Experience with SAP BPC or similar enterprise planning and consolidation tools is highly desirable.Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn moreAccessibility and AccommodationNovartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities