About The Role

769 million. That’s how many lives are touched by Novartis products globally. And, while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

As Business Planning Analyst (BPA) – GDD, you will be responsible for the Business Planning & Analysis of Global Drug Development (GDD) Line Functions (Trial Monitoring, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, QA, CPO Medical, etc.) and global trial spend for multiple countries or a cluster organization. You will work closely with country GDD Line Function heads to drive performance, productivity, financial forecast, operational efficiencies, strong financial control environment and continuous process improvements.

As part of the role, you should also drive change and innovation in day-to-day processes by providing streamlined and automated solutions where possible, to reach standardized, simple, and efficient processes within the different countries of the GDD Finance Barcelona Hub.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Business Planning:

• Proactively partner with internal customer groups to prepare and challenge short-term plans (Budgets, Latest Outlooks (LOs) and Latest Forecasts (LFs)) for expenses and headcount, as well as identify and communicate financial Risks and Opportunities, cost savings and productivity initiatives associated with those plans.
• Support the month-end closing process by reviewing and analyzing actual costs, expense provisions and headcount reports, and taking the necessary corrective actions or adjustments before local closing. Ensure that headcount and costs are reported according to global guidance.
• Liaise with management, trial managers and support functions to optimize trial resource allocation and lifetime budgets: TCFs financial planning, challenging and investigating actual spend and ensuring proper follow-up on corrective actions. Responsible for refund process with HQ and balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Support GDD in projects or special tasks assigned, such as trainings, cross-country reviews, clinical trials consultancy, R&D related tax topic, etc.
  
  
  

Reporting Solutions & Compliance

• Report the Budget and LOs in corporate tools and systems within local and global timelines.
• Ensure compliance of GDD financial processes to NFCM and control risks (e.g. Tax).
• Drive change and innovation in day-to-day processes by providing streamlined and automated solutions, capitalizing on today’s technologies (e.g. ML)
  
  
  

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Role Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Educational background: BA / post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related, preferably in Development or other functional controlling
• Fluent in written & spoken English (Spanish language is a plus but not required)
• Strong financial controlling skillset, functional know-how and excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrate leadership skills in driving processes across teams and ability to influence others
• Strong sense of urgency in solving problems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact within a matrix organization
• Ability to work under pressure and remotely from business partners
• Knowledge of AI and ML is a plus
  
  
  

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, health insurance, flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, employee recognition scheme.

Why consider Novartis?

769 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2020. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

Imagine what you could do at Novartis!

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Division

Global Drug Development

Business Unit

GCO GDD

Work Location

Barcelona

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.

Functional Area

Audit & Finance

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No