.Job Description SummaryThe Manager in the People and Benefits team is responsible for ensuring that operations and transactions within their scope are appropriately recorded from an accounting perspective and that the link to the Financial Statements is complete and accurate. The role also ensures that all compliance and regulatory requirements related to accounting are met.Job DescriptionAs a newly listed, independent organization, we have an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward.Together, we are shaping the future of Sandoz. Our momentum is driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience a supportive and collaborative culture, with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed, and personal growth is encouraged!Leadership and ManagementRole models a leadership style that is inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results-driven.Manages a diverse team to deliver a high-performing organization and drive improvements/standard solutions while fostering a high degree of collaboration.Builds and strengthens the capabilities of the team by identifying, deploying, developing, and overseeing talent within the function.Provides leadership, training, and development to ensure unified teamwork and alignment with Sandoz Values and Behaviours.Sponsors and oversees new initiatives and/or projects, which will drive productivity and efficiency objectives.Onboards and trains new team members in a welcoming and efficient manner, ensuring that they have the required resources and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.Service DeliveryEnsure the operational conversion of the Finance strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business & supervise the performance and development of the FRA team.Ensuring the integrity, viability, and interoperability of financial reporting processes (Actuals, Budgets, and Latest Estimates) and systems, including tax, inventory, corporate controls, and payment and purchasing data.Manage and operate the basic reporting processes for actuals and forecasts to agreed quality and fast close timeline.Provide financial accounting services and data in a timely and accurate manner, including fixed assets, cash activities, and divestment activities; ensures appropriate information is provided to relevant individuals and external bodies.Manage audit reporting processes and support compliance for various tax-related 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 perform 'super user' responsibilities for Finance and Controlling modules in SAP