Global FP&A Manager, DDIT Strategy & Forecasting (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a DD&IT Global FP&A Manager to lead end-to-end financial planning, performance reporting and strategic forecasting across the global Digital, Data and IT organization. You will partner with senior Finance and DDIT leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence investment decisions that accelerate digital innovation for patients worldwide.

This role requires an independent professional who thrives in ambiguity and excels in financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Significant FP&A experience supporting global, matrixed organizations.
• 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.
• Thrived in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity and deliver against 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 DDIT.
• 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 DDIT 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

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / related field

Job description

Novartis is seeking a DD&IT Global FP&A Manager to lead end-to-end financial planning, performance reporting and strategic forecasting across the global Digital, Data and IT organization. You will partner with senior Finance and DDIT leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence investment decisions that accelerate digital innovation for patients worldwide.

This role requires an independent professional who thrives in ambiguity and excels in financial