Manager, US BPA

Novartis Farmacéutica; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Manager with strong BPA, FP&A, finance business partnering, reporting and analytics background. You will lead business operations, governance, and a small Hyderabad team, delivering accurate financial reporting and insights.

The role emphasizes automation, dashboards, AI-enabled solutions, and collaboration across finance, procurement, and operations to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related; MBA (Finance) and/or CA preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in BPA, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, Financial Reporting, Reporting & Analytics, Finance Transformation, or related finance functions.
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience in reporting, analytics, governance, business operations, and process management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across functions and geographies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial analysis, reporting, and executive-level presentations. Experience with dashboards, KPIs, performance reporting, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage recurring business processes involving financial reporting, reconciliations, spend governance, operational controls, and supplier-supported activities.
• Lead recurring reporting, performance tracking, and operational analytics activities; deliver actionable insights through dashboards and management reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders across business, finance, procurement, compliance, operations, and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate manual processes using digital tools, dashboards, automation technologies, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead and develop a Hyderabad-based team; provide oversight and quality assurance for HCP Payment Review activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Decision making

Automation & AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor/Master in Finance or related

MBA (Finance)

CA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

SAP ERP

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

# Manager, US BPAREQ-10084283Jul 29, 2026IndiaAvailable in:English### SummaryAbout the role: We are looking for a professional with a strong BPA, FP&A, finance business partnering, reporting & analytics, or finance transformation background who enjoys combining business operations, stakeholder management, reporting, process ownership, and technology-enabled innovation. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, digitally savvy, comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and passionate about improving processes through automation, dashboards, AI, and data-driven decision-making while leading a high-performing team.### About the Role**Key Requirements:*** Business Operations & Governance: Own and manage recurring business processes involving financial reporting, reconciliations, spend governance, operational controls, and supplier-supported activities.* Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of all process outputs and reporting requirements.* Establish and maintain strong governance, controls, documentation, and audit readiness. Identify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring business continuity.* Reporting, Analytics & Insights: Lead recurring reporting, performance tracking, and operational analytics activities.* Deliver actionable insights through data analysis, dashboards, and management reporting. Support ad hoc analysis and business requests from stakeholders. Continuously improve reporting quality, usability, and efficiency.* Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders across business, finance, procurement, compliance, operations, and external partners. Build strong relationships across teams and geographies.* Lead issue resolution, discrepancy management, and stakeholder communications. Drive alignment and collaboration across multiple functions.* Process Improvement, Automation & AI: Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate manual processes. Leverage digital tools, dashboards, analytics, automation technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.* Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and user experience. Promote innovative ways of working and adoption of new technologies.* People Leadership: Lead and develop a small Hyderabad-based team. Provide oversight and quality assurance for HCP Payment Review activities.* Coach and mentor team members while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Ensure effective workload planning, cross-training, backup coverage, and succession readiness.**Essential Requirements:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline; MBA (Finance) and/or CA preferred.* Minimum 6 years of experience in BPA, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, Financial Reporting, Reporting & Analytics, Finance Transformation, or related finance functions.* Strong business and financial acumen with experience in reporting, analytics, governance, business operations, and process management. Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across functions and geographies.* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial analysis, reporting, and executive-level presentations. Experience with dashboards, KPIs, performance reporting, and data visualization.* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive execution, and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Strong process ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.**Desirable Requirements:*** Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, reporting enhancements, or transformation programs. Experience working in global and highly matrixed organizations.* Proficiency in Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). Knowledge of dashboard design, reporting automation, and visualization best practices.* Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled productivity tools. Experience leveraging AI, automation, and digital solutions to improve business processes and outcomes.* Knowledge of process mapping, change management, and operational excellence methodologies. Experience supporting business transformation, transitions, migrations, or capability-building initiatives.* Candidates with alternative educational backgrounds supported by relevant experience will also be considered.**Why Novartis:** Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture**Benefits and Rewards:** Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)FinanceFinanceIndiaHyderabad (Office)IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private LimitedAudit & FinanceFull timeRegularNo### Accessibility and accommodationNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.