Global FP&A Leader — Digital & IT (Hybrid)

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. in Barcelona seeks a commercially minded FP&A Manager to lead end-to-end financial planning, performance reporting and strategic forecasting for the DD&IT organization.

You will partner with senior Finance leaders worldwide to translate data into insights and influence major investment decisions. The role requires independence, collaboration, and expertise in financial modelling within a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning monthly closes,

Qualifications

• 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.

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 experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Executive presentations

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Data analysis

Large datasets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Accounting

Business Administration

Economics

Job description

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. in Barcelona seeks a commercially minded FP&A Manager to lead end-to-end financial planning, performance reporting and strategic forecasting for the DD&IT organization.

You will partner with senior Finance leaders worldwide to translate data into insights and influence major investment decisions. The role requires independence, collaboration, and expertise in financial modelling within a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning monthly closes,