Finance Specialist

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Car allowance or company vehicle

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. in London seeks a Finance Specialist to manage study budgets and investigator payments, ensuring compliant financial processes for clinical trials.

You will collaborate with Study & Site Operations, Clinical Project Management and Contracting to support timely trial delivery. The role requires strong budgeting and forecasting skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to navigate local and global matrix environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in finance, economics, science, business or related discipline.
• Experience in clinical operations, project management or equivalent environment.
• Understanding of clinical drug development, particularly study start-up and contracting activities.
• Strong financial knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis and payment management.
• Ability to work independently with a structured, delivery-focused approach.
• Effective communication and collaboration within local and global matrix environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage study budgets, forecasts and financial tracking to support timely clinical trial delivery.
• Execute investigator payments accurately across assigned studies and country groups.
• Partner with study start-up, clinical project and contracting teams to meet study milestones.
• Establish and validate investigator contracts within financial and accounting systems.
• Monitor payment activity, resolve site queries and oversee payment status tracking.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality and operational excellence.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Finance degree or related qualification

Job description

Salary Range: £32,690.00 - £60,710.00

Job Description Summary

Location: London, United Kingdom. Relocation Support: This role is based in London, United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Make a direct impact on the successful delivery of clinical research by ensuring the financial foundations of our studies run seamlessly. As a Finance Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing study budgets, overseeing investigator payments, and providing the financial insights that help clinical teams deliver high-quality trials efficiently and compliantly. Working closely with cross-functional colleagues across Study & Site Operations, Clinical Project Management and Contracting, you will help drive operational excellence while supporting innovation that ultimately brings new medicines to patients faster.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Manage study budgets, forecasts and financial tracking to support timely clinical trial delivery.
• Execute investigator payments accurately and efficiently across assigned studies and country groups.
• Partner with study start-up, clinical project and contracting teams to meet study milestones.
• Establish and validate investigator contracts within financial and accounting systems.
• Monitor payment activity, resolve site queries and oversee payment status tracking.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality and operational excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or vocational qualification in finance, economics, science, business or a related discipline.
• Experience in clinical operations, project management or an equivalent environment.
• Understanding of clinical drug development, particularly study start-up and contracting activities.
• Strong financial knowledge, including budget planning, forecasting, analysis and payment management.
• Ability to work independently with a structured, proactive and delivery-focused approach.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within local and global matrix environments.

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: £32,690 to £60,710
• 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.
• You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.
• 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.

Skills Desired

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