REQ-10075138
Apr 07, 2026
Egypt

Summary

About the Role:

Lead the Finance function for a country or cluster of countries (typically large or medium revenue as per the Core grid). Typically leads a team of experienced professionals.

About the Role

Key Requirements:

  • Manage the execution of regional / global strategies and develop strategic long-term financial and business plans.
  • Manage the budgeting process and prepare long term financial forecasts in relation to developing future strategies for the Division/Business Unit, and prepare various high level management reports on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
  • Manage performance in Finance, 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.
  • Lead the implementation of risk management processes, financial compliance and controls (Business Process Controls [BPC], Internal and External Audits) and manage the correct and timely implementation of financial, purchasing and control processes and policies and ensure adherence thereof.
  • Manage and integrate services delivered to the organization (define processes, agree and track Service Level Agreements [SLAs]).
  • Manage market studies and financial analyses and set stretch objectives based on external / competitor benchmark.
  • Manage and develop teams of experienced Finance professionals and builds global talent pipeline.
  • Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt. Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Essential Requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Proven International experience is a must
  • Prior CFO experience within a multinational pharma organization

Desirable Requirements:

  • Target Achievement of Sales, TFC and Consolidated Gross Income
  • Accuracy of Forecasts compared to Actuals
  • Working Capital ratios achieved
  • Compliance of financial processes with NFCM requirements and meeting statutory and internal reporting deadlines

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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International
Finance
Egypt
New Cairo
Audit & Finance
Full time
Regular
No

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REQ-10075138

Egypt CFO

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