Global Senior Manager Digital Finance

Job title:

Global Senior Manager Digital Finance

Company:

Novartis

Job description

Job Description Summary Location: Barcelona, Spain #LI-HybrideAbout the role: This role drives the digital transformation of the Business Planning & Analysis (BPA, “business finance” or FP&A) function into a data and AI/ML-driven advanced analytics and value-creation powerhouse. The Global Senior Manager Digital Finance (GSMDF) will shape our future finance/BPA organization and the way we support our business using AI, ML & digital. This includes project management, process and organizational design and reengineering, and identifying and managing interdependencies with other digital initiatives throughout the company (e.g. market access & pricing, commercial functions, production/supply chain, the corporate digital office, etc.) The GSMDF takes an active part in orchestrating the development and implementation of AI/ML-powered components for financial forecasting and planning, marketing and sales-related data science analytics. The role owns the execution of assigned projects driving change across the organization, including transformational activities, working independently and with extensive autonomy. Without being a technology expert, the GSMDF is part-nering with data scientists, software and data engineers and visualization experts to build digital business solutions.Your responsibilities will be but are not limited to:Job DescriptionCo-develops vision and supports prioritization of new AI-/decision-making tools in close alignment with the BPA/Finance functions of different business unitsOwns selected AI/ML products and heads their design, development and implementation by orchestrating the right resources across data science and visualization experts. Ensures successful roll-out, adoption and ongoing operations.Connects newly designed solutions and processes with operational links and leverages her/his operations acumen to pragmatically implement in the Novartis environmentIdentifies areas of inefficiencies in the application of AI/ML/digital and implements improvements towards a highly efficient, “industrialized” approach (“technology at scale”)Liaises with other digital/AI initiatives (e.g. commercial, supply chain, pricing and market access, treasury, investor relations,…), identifies potential overlaps/ synergies, and co-creates holistic digitalization roadmapCo-shapes future organization of BPA/ Finance function to realize systemic evolutionWorks closely with broader Digital Finance and Data & IT team to define data requirements for next generation AI tools to further improve decision-making and efficienciesIdentifies proactively industry benchmarks that trigger/sparkle change initiatives. Proposes innovative approaches to operations and owns their realization from presentation to top management to execution and delivery of resultsOffers fresh perspectives and ideas from different industries to introduce and develop new ways of doing things, especially in the space of digital transformationLeads select, new initiatives/MVPs with cross-functional partners to proof business value with objective to scale up globallyMinimum requirements:University degree in Finance, Economics (or similar), MBA or equivalent preferredEnglish (fluent, written and spoken)5-8 years of experience in roles related to consulting, advisory or business process reengineering in a multinational company or top tier consulting firmKnowledge of business finance processes (esp. planning & forecasting), performance management, business analyticsStrong, proven analytical and quantitative skills (coding/programming skills are not required)Strong project management skills; project management certification (PMP, etc.) is an assetExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills applied in complex environments (e.g. matrix/divisional organizations)Innovative, digital, and agile mindsetBenefits and rewards:Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Effective Communications, Embracing Change, Employee Engagement, Financial And Management, Insight Generation, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Reporting, Understanding Value Drivers

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:10:11 GMT

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