BPA Manager

Major Accountabilities

• Drive innovation in forward looking analytics including usage of artificial intelligence and data analytics; support adoption of digital tools in the country – optimize data quality.
• Proactively provide analytics and financial support for key decision making, resource allocation, profitability analysis; track performance vs required KPIs to achieve brand financial plans.
• Ensure proper cost, FTE management and revenue recognition.
• Partner with SCM to support demand planning analysis and minimize business disruptions.
• Ensure compliance of processes with accounting and reporting guidelines (NAM, NFCM, Group), manage and coordinate all Finance Compliance and Control matters.
• Ambassador for digital implementation and key driver of innovation, simplification and disruptive process implementations.
• Continually improve and streamline existing management reporting processes, master data management and support the definition and implementation of lean processes to meet the changing demands of the business.

• Proactively co-own the delivery of our financial objectives by deeply connecting with our business, drive external focus on markets, support relevant stakeholders with internal and external insights & convert these insights into strategic recommendations and business impact for decision-making.

• Interact with others in a positive and constructive way, being open to diversity and aligned with corporate guidelines, in order to guarantee Novartis has a working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment as well as contributing to a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Work within Integrity and Compliance policies and ensure those around him/her do the same, complying with job Excellence Standards in order to contribute to the alignment with Novartis Global procedures and objectives.

Additional Specifications

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of actuals, plans, availability of brand analysis in time and of required quality
• Achievement of Brand Budget targets, quarterly financial forecast accuracy,
• Customer satisfaction

Ideal Background

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Admin/Management/Economic or related field
• MBA or higher degree related to business/management (preferable)

Languages

• Local language
• Fluent in English

Experiences and requirements

• 2 to 3 years as Controller, Financial Analyst, Accountant
• 1 to 2 years of experience as BPA Junior