Summary The SFA is responsible for driving the BPA activities within the Functions BPA team The individual will play a key role in driving financial analysis forecasting and reporting processes This individual will provide critical insights to senior management to support strategic planning budgeting and decision-making About the Role Key Responsibilities Financial Analysis Conduct detailed financial analysis including variance analysis to identify trends risks and opportunities Analyze financial data and create financial content for decision support Budgeting and Forecasting Support the annual budgeting process collaborating with US stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive budgets Reporting Generate regular financial reports including monthly quarterly and annual performance reports Develop and maintain reporting packages dashboards and KPIs to provide ongoing visibility into business performance Strategic Support Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and business cases Participate in strategic planning activities including long-term financial planning Collaboration Work closely with FRA US HYD finance team and other teams to gather necessary financial information Assist in the preparation of presentations for review meetings with senior management Process Improvement Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures Essential Requirements MBA or Chartered Accountant 5 years of experience in Business planning and analysis corporate finance or related field Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Financial Modeling Experience with financial planning software e g SAP BPC Hyperion Anaplan and ERP systems e g SAP Oracle String analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely 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 Advantages and Rewards Learn about all the ways we ll help you thrive personally and professionally Read our handbook PDF 30 MB Division Finance Business Unit Finance 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 VIDEO 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 email protected and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Please include the job requisition number in your message