Job Description

Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth.

The role of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Gulf is open for applications. The role reports to CFO GCC and based in Dubai, UAE.

Purpose and Scope

• To support Commercial management in maintaining and improving economic performance by:
• Providing financial management information for decision support and control that meets the needs of users
• Adopting a partner and challenger role when evaluating projects/budgets and Product Business Plans
• To be the economic conscience of the Commercial Function by actively managing their financial performance
• Preparation of financial key figures/indicators to support target setting for mid-range plans, LE's' and Budgets
• Manage the country / countries P&L, together with commercial team / franchise heads take decisions on optimal resource allocation
• Manage communication and reporting to Cluster
• Understand and challenge inland / consumption forecasting by commercial, work with supply chain to convert inland to Ex Basel and manage sales ordering process

Major Accountabilities

• Support managers in the formulation of their business and financial plans. To fully understand key business issues and cost drivers, including headcount and proposed capital/revenue expenditure, that feed those plans
• Challenge budgets and projects within given assumptions and to maintain valid financial plans. This requires that options and risks are identified and that action is taken to deliver against targets
• Curiosity in diving deeper into data analysis and insights gathering and ability to present the key messages and action needed
• Support decision-making and controlling within the Marketing function through helping to develop financial evaluation of a) proposed projects, and b) planned or actual data in order that enhanced financial performance is delivered
• Represent Finance within the Commercial Function to ensure that business planning, accounting and control are integrated into the decision-making processes within the Commercial function
• Co-ordinate and prepare BU mid-range plans, budgets and latest estimates
• Provide management with support for ad hoc requests
• Overall management of P&L

Minimum requirements

Requirements:

• 5+ years' finance experience, preferably in a scientific or Pharma organisation, essential that majority of experience is in MNC
• University graduate degree in Finance or related major
• Ability to manage resolution of complex issues with an extended/overseas team in a fast paced development environment
• Collaborative style and ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of demand forecasting techniques and inputs
• Knowledge of ERP applications (SAP, Cognos, BPC)
• Advanced MS-Excel skills and PowerPoint skills

Functional Area

Audit & Finance

Division

PHARMA

Business Unit

AMAC

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No