DD&IT Global FP&A Manager

Novartis Pharma Schweiz; Hatten; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

14 weeks paid parental leave

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a senior FP&A leader in Germany to drive global planning, month-end close, and executive reporting. You will own the budgeting process, build advanced financial models, and partner with IT leaders to improve decision-making.

The role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Expect collaboration across global teams, frequent executive-level presentations, and a focus on continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Significant FP&A experience supporting global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills with experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and communicating financial insights to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal reporting authority.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing complex deliverables and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity and deliver against demanding deadlines.
• Experience supporting digital, technology or information technology organizations.
• Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including leveraging technology to improve financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Financial Planning and Analysis calendar, coordinating key deliverables, milestones and dependencies.
• Own month-end close and reporting, resolving errors, late inputs and financial variances across DD&IT.
• Prepare performance dashboards, variance commentary and decision-ready reporting materials for senior leadership.
• Coordinate latest outlook submissions and consolidate financial inputs for monthly business reviews.
• Lead budget and three-year target planning, developing guidance, templates and supporting financial models.
• Monitor financial data quality and partner with data owners to resolve issues promptly.
• Track forecast accuracy, explain deviations and identify financial risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Perform robust financial modelling and analysis using large, complex datasets to support business decisions.
• Influence senior Finance and DD&IT leaders to align priorities, assumptions and financial outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end planning and reporting processes while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Financial modelling

Executive presentations

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Data analysis

Digital/IT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related

Job description

• Lead the global Financial Planning and Analysis calendar, coordinating key deliverables, milestones and dependencies.
• Own month-end close and reporting, resolving errors, late inputs and financial variances across DD&IT.
• Prepare performance dashboards, variance commentary and decision-ready reporting materials for senior leadership.
• Coordinate latest outlook submissions and consolidate financial inputs for monthly business reviews.
• Lead budget and three-year target planning, developing guidance, templates and supporting financial models.
• Monitor financial data quality and partner with data owners to resolve issues promptly.
• Track forecast accuracy, explain deviations and identify financial risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Perform robust financial modelling and analysis using large, complex datasets to support business decisions.
• Influence senior Finance and DD&IT leaders to align priorities, assumptions and financial outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end planning and reporting processes while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Significant Financial Planning and Analysis experience supporting global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills with experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and communicating financial insights to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal reporting authority.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing complex deliverables and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity and deliver against demanding deadlines.
• Experience supporting digital, technology or information technology organizations.
• Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including leveraging technology to improve financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global Financial Planning and Analysis calendar, coordinating key deliverables, milestones and dependencies.
• Own month-end close and reporting, resolving errors, late inputs and financial variances across DD&IT.
• Prepare performance dashboards, variance commentary and decision-ready reporting materials for senior leadership.
• Coordinate latest outlook submissions and consolidate financial inputs for monthly business reviews.
• Lead budget and three-year target planning, developing guidance, templates and supporting financial models.
• Monitor financial data quality and partner with data owners to resolve issues promptly.
• Track forecast accuracy, explain deviations and identify financial risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Perform robust financial modelling and analysis using large, complex datasets to support business decisions.
• Influence senior Finance and DD&IT leaders to align priorities, assumptions and financial outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end planning and reporting processes while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Significant Financial Planning and Analysis experience supporting global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills with experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and communicating financial insights to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal reporting authority.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing complex deliverables and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity and deliver against demanding deadlines.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting digital, technology or information technology organizations.
• Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including leveraging technology to improve financial decision-making.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 59,100 – 109,700 EUR

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.