Country Chief Finance Officer

Major accountabilities:

• Manage the execution of regional / global strategies and develop strategic long-term financial and business plans.
• Manage the budgeting process for the area of responsibility.
• Lead the implementation of risk management processes, financial compliance and controls (Business Process Controls [BPC], Internal and External Audits, financial regulatory topics) and manage the correct and timely implementation/ compliance of/ for financial, purchasing and control processes and policies.
• Manage and integrate services delivered to the organization (define processes, agree and track Service Level Agreements [SLAs]) and provide expert advice and financial support to multiple countries.
• Manage Financial performance, monitor business performance against set objectives and take corrective measures, as required.
• Engage proactively in external and commercial activities with the objective of driving growth, productivity and efficiency for the business.
• Provide well managed and quality financial analysis and technical / analytical support to the business, effective financial critical information and prepare various high level management reports on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
• Manage and enable the development of a team of experienced Finance professionals.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Requirements:

• Financial Management.
• Functional Breadth.
• Project Management.
• People Leadership.
• Operations Management and Execution.