Summary About the Role At Novartis we are reimagining medicine by bringing innovative therapies to patients faster As a Senior Manager NOCC Process Controls you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial and operational compliance at our Hyderabad site This role is central to maintaining audit readiness and driving excellence in financial reporting and business planning activities You will lead compliance reviews support strategic decision-making and collaborate across functions to enhance process integrity This is a unique prospect to contribute to a high-impact finance function that supports Novartis Operations Corporate Center NOCC and drives value across the enterprise About the Role Key Responsibilities Lead financial and operational compliance reviews to ensure NOCC Hyderabad is always audit-ready Support the CFO Site Leadership and Head BPA on policy changes statutory matters and system implementations Execute BPA activities including month-end accruals FTE reconciliation and dashboard reporting Act as a back-up to the Head BPA for site-level and country-level financial planning and analysis Analyse and improve end-to-end data flows impacting financial and FTE reporting Identify root causes of data discrepancies and implement corrective actions Represent Finance in cross-functional forums such as the Risk Committee and Speak Up initiatives Support new employee orientation and act as ERC backup for onboarding sessions Drive continuous improvement in compliance and reporting processes Collaborate with P O IT Procurement and Real Estate to ensure integrated compliance Essential Requirements Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting and compliance frameworks Proven experience in risk management and internal controls Hands-on experience with financial systems and data reconciliation Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Requirements Experience in a global or matrixed compliance role Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Finance P O and IT Familiarity with statutory and taxation matters in a multinational environment Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and data visualization tools Prior involvement in audit readiness or internal audit programs 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 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