Novartis
Job title:
BPA Manager – Global Supply Chain
Company:
Novartis
Job description
Job Description Summary As a Senior BPA Manager, you will be integral in the preparation and consolidation of budget and actuals reporting for a substantial $0.5bn P&L cost base within our Global Supply Chain. This crucial role not only supports the accurate and insightful analysis of financial data but also plays a significant part in driving cost optimization and supporting the W&D global strategy. You will work at the intersection of finance and operations, ensuring meticulous reporting and embracing innovative strategies to enhance our financial performance and operational efficiency.Location: Barcelona, Spain #LI-HybridJob DescriptionResponsibilities:Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Execute regional and global strategies for your part of the organisation, ensuring timely implementation of BPA processes and policies.Deliver core management reporting and financial planning processes for both recurring and ad-hoc financial information.Develop detailed budgets and financial forecasts for Global Warehousing & Distribution, including product freight costing.Design and maintain systems for financial tracking to provide accurate advance warnings of all financial results.Conduct value-added analyses on financial data to proactively drive performance.Support the leadership team with financial analysis, cost analysis, and control, driving corrective actions as needed.Perform analyses such as Resource Allocation, Profitability, and Benchmarking to recommend short and long-term targets.Lead the preparation of business cases and participate in key negotiations for mid-sized investments and projects.Report technical complaints, adverse events, or special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.Lead the monthly reporting process by reviewing entity contributions and providing analysis and input.Coordinate forecasting and budgeting of NTO SCM; support reporting for all planning cycles.Ensure NFCM compliance at all times.Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceEssential for the role:Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred), or relevant finance certificationsAbility to work and lead (a cross-functional team) in a matrix environmentProven expertise in financial management and product costingStrong project and process management skillsExperience in developing and managing business casesExcellent communication and organisational skillsAdvanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modellingAbility to partner effectively with business unitsSolution-driven and pragmatic approachProficiency in managing large databasesHigh learning agility and curiosity for new technologiesAdaptability to changing environmentsDesirable for the role:Experience in automation and digitalisation within financial processesPharmaceutical industry experienceExperience within a multinational organisationCommitment 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers
Expected salary
Location
Barcelona
Job date
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:13:15 GMT
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