Senior Financial Analyst Business Planning And Analysis

Novartis India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis India in Hyderabad is seeking a Finance planning specialist who will bridge Finance and IT, focusing on SAP BPC, planning, closing and data integrity. You’ll translate business needs into robust planning solutions and support end-to-end month-end processes.

The role requires CA or MBA in Finance with 2+ years of relevant experience, plus hands-on SAP BPC and SAP Analytics Cloud exposure. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CA or MBA in Finance with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on SAP BPC experience supporting planning and closing.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Finance and IT, supporting day-to-day planning system operations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses with actionable insights.
• Support end-to-end month-end close checks, planning submissions and validation.
• Coordinate with IT and cross-functional teams to resolve system/data issues.
• Translate business needs into planning solutions with clear requirements and outcomes.
• Test and validate system enhancements, supporting deployment and readiness.
• Communicate with stakeholders during planning cycles and incidents.

Skills

SAP BPC

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Techno-functional mindset

Education

CA or MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Job Description:

Summary

Location: Hyderabad, India

Ready to combine your Finance expertise with technology and play a key role in how financial planning evolves? You’ll act as an important link between Finance and Information Technology, supporting critical planning, closing and day-to-day operations while helping solve system and data challenges. You’ll build on your hands‑on SAP Business Planning and Consolidation expertise while developing your capabilities in SAP Analytics Cloud as our planning environment evolves. With future rollouts ahead, this is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, broaden your impact and help shape how Finance works across the organization.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Finance and Information Technology, supporting effective day-to-day planning system operations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses, translating financial performance into clear, actionable business insights.
• Support end-to-end month-end close checks, planning submissions and validation activities to ensure smooth business operations.
• Coordinate with Information Technology and cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve system, data and integration issues.
• Translate business needs into effective planning solutions, defining clear requirements, priorities and expected outcomes.
• Test and validate system enhancements and changes, supporting successful deployment and business readiness.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders during planning cycles, close activities and incidents, driving timely resolution and follow-through.

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Accountant or Master of Business Administration in Finance, with at least two years of relevant Finance experience.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, supporting planning, closing and operational processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and related Finance processes.
• Ability to analyse complex data flows, system integrations and dependencies to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a techno‑functional mindset across Finance and technology.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, working effectively across Finance, technology and diverse user groups.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge or experience of SAP Analytics Cloud, with an interest in building deeper expertise as the planning environment evolves.
• Familiarity with emerging artificial intelligence capabilities and AI-enabled Finance tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis 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.

Why Novartis:

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