Associate Director, Treasury

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in East Hanover, USA, seeks an Associate Director, Treasury, to lead US cash forecasting, Commercial Paper funding, and treasury controls to ensure liquidity for operations. This role blends hands-on treasury expertise with cross-functional delivery and collaboration with global teams.

The position emphasizes market-facing insights, independent prioritization, and stakeholder management to drive operational excellence in Treasury Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics.
• 7+ years in treasury operations including cash/liquidity management.
• Experience issuing United States Commercial Paper.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships across internal and external groups.
• Independent, prioritizes competing demands, and influences stakeholders with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead United States Commercial Paper issuance and funding execution.
• Monitor market conditions and optimize funding execution and pricing.
• Develop accurate short-term and long-term cash forecasts.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to understand cash flow requirements.
• Manage banking relationships, documentation and controls.
• Support acquisitions integrations and treasury-related improvements.

Skills

Influence stakeholders

Strategic cash forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Master's degree in Finance or Economics

Certified Treasury Professional or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Location: East Hanover, USA

Relocation Support: This role is based in East Hanover, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Job Description

Do you thrive in hands-on treasury environments where your expertise directly influences funding decisions, liquidity management and operational excellence? As Associate Director, Treasury, you will play a pivotal role in cash forecasting, short to long-term funding, and Treasury-related controls for Novartis in the United States.

This individual contributor opportunity is ideal for a Treasury professional who enjoys combining market-facing technical expertise with operational delivery. You will apply your knowledge of the United States Commercial Paper market, build trusted relationships across finance, and help ensure the business has the liquidity required to meet its operational needs. You will also contribute to other operational activities (e.g., acquisition integrations, Treasury-related controls) and continuous improvements across Treasury Operations. While primarily focused on the United States, the role will provide opportunities to collaborate with global teams on selected projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead United States Commercial Paper issuance and funding execution to support operational liquidity requirements.
• Monitor market conditions and apply commercial paper insights to optimize funding execution and pricing.
• Develop accurate short-term and long-term cash forecasts to inform funding decisions.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to identify and understand evolving business cash flow requirements.
• Manage banking relationships, account documentation and Treasury-related controls.
• Support acquisition integrations, share vesting activities, and operational improvement projects.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Seven or more years of experience in Treasury operations including cash / liquidity management and cash forecasting responsibilities.
• Practical experience issuing United States Commercial Paper, with a strong understanding of relevant market and pricing dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across internal functions e.g., finance and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence stakeholders with sound judgement and diplomacy.

Desirable Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional Treasury certification including Association for Financial Professionals Certified Treasury Professional or Association of Corporate Treasurers Certificate in International Cash Management or equivalent treasury management designation

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between 119,700 - 222,300 USD per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are 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 application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$119,700.00 - $222,300.00

Skills Desired

• Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders (Inactive)
• AI Driven (Inactive)
• Building High Performance Team
• Capital Allocation
• Critical Thinking
• Data Cleansing / Normalization (Inactive)
• Data Visualization
• Financial And Management Reporting (Inactive)
• Giving And Receiving Feedback (Inactive)
• Group Problem Solving
• Insight Generation
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Managing Ambiguity
• Market Understanding
• Planning & Analysis (Inactive)
• Pmi (Post-Merger Integration) (Inactive)
• Process Optimization
• Understanding Value Drivers (Inactive)