Summary About the role Provide expert advice to superiors on BPA as well as insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to management team Provide financial and administrative support to a country unit or function organizations regarding financial planning and analysis About the Role Key Requirements Support direct manager with the operational conversion of the BPA strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business -Works with direct managers to support financial activities decision making and general projects Provide analysis or reporting with particular emphasis on accuracy compliance and timeliness of data provided Ensure ongoing business performance is appropriately monitored and measured and drive early warning for re-direction of resources with Business Partners Ensure integrity of data provided by commercial teams and provide value added provides recommendations on forecast accuracy improvement Support the improvement and streamlining of existing management reporting processes and the definition and implementation of lean processes Coordinate Business Partnering with other areas of the business FRA Marketing Sales Supply Chain and other functions to support on time and accurate information gathering Supports and improves business case proposals and profitability tracking and the annual budgeting rolling forecast Latest outlook and Strategic Planning processes Reporting of technical complaints adverse events special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples where applicable Essential Requirements Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders Internal customer satisfaction with quality appropriateness and timeliness of financial analyses provided -Reliability and accuracy of all figures delivered Desirable Requirements CA MBA with 3-5 years experience in finance Why Novartis Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world How can we achieve this With our people It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions Be a part of this mission and join us Learn more here https www novartis com about strategy people-and-culture You ll receive You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook https www novartis com careers benefits-rewards 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 Join our Novartis Network If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities join the Novartis Network here https talentnetwork novartis com network Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than creative 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 Join our Novartis Network Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up https talentnetwork novartis com network Benefits and Rewards Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we ll help you thrive personally and professionally https www novartis com careers benefits-rewards Division Finance Business Unit Universal Hierarchy Node Location India Site Hyderabad Office Company Legal Entity IN10 FCRS IN010 Novartis Healthcare Private Limited Functional Area Audit Finance Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No 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 email protected and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Please include the job requisition number in your message Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve