About the RoleMajor AccountabilitiesEnsure the operational conversion of strategic finance objectives within a specific business area and oversee the performance and development of a small team of FRA specialists.Ensure the integrity, viability, and interoperability of financial reporting processes and systems (Reales, Budgets, and Latest Estimates), including tax data, inventory, corporate control, payments, and purchases.Manage and operate the basic reporting processes for actual facts and forecasts with the agreed quality and fast deadlines.Provide timely and accurate financial accountability and data services, including fixed assets, cash and working money activities, and resales; ensure that appropriate information is provided to relevant external individuals and agencies.Manage audit reporting processes and assist in compliance with various tax reports (i.e. VAT, corporate tax, employee tax); provide necessary data to internal and external authorities.Manage and automate the provision of routine information to local users from SAP and BW and perform super user responsibilities for the Finance and Controls modules in SAP.Monitor the development and maintenance of current reporting systems (SAP, BW, Excel); integrate other requirements and changing needs of the organization so that processes report real data, budgets, latest estimates, and mid-range plans are met economically and agile.Prepare ad-hoc and routine accounting/management information and quality financial analysis to assist in global and organizational requirements.Notify of technical complaints/adverse events/special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt; distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).Education (minimum/desirable): University level degree in Business Administration/Economics/Finance or Chartered Accountant/MBA desirable.Languages: English required.Experience: 8-10 years of experience.Proven record of successfully managing projects driving performance (e.g. ERP implementation). Excellent communication skills, leadership exposure, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization.PMP/Lean Six Sigma Certified.Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.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 more.Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: Join here.
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