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Summary About the role:

BPA responsibilities over ~$740m Global Finance Function P&L.; Lead all BPA activities within Finance Function, directly supporting Finance BPA Senior Manager and providing insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to the business leadership by managing the cost base as well as providing business partnering support. About the Role

Key Requirements:

- Lead the development and preparation of detailed budget / financial forecasts / Strategic plans for the Function
- Manage the execution of Finance function and selected Sub-Functions strategies and correct and timely implementation of BPA processes and policies and ensure adherence thereof
- Deliver core management reporting and financial planning processes to ensure the effective and timely delivery of insightful, recurring or ad-hoc financial information through complex cost analysis covering multiple countries, regions and global Finance teams
- Proactively drive performance and carry out value-added analyses on financial data: Functional Expenses, Other Income and Expenses, End to End Finance business partnering for selected Finance Sub-Functions
- Work closely with selected Finance Sub-Function leaders and stakeholders in driving performance to be in line with budgets / agreed Targets
- Month close analysis and explanation of variances. Deck preparations




- Ensure consistency of a consolidated view of Full Finance Function with all Finance Sub Functions during Planning exercise and Month End Closing reporting process.

Essential Requirements:

- University Degree (Master or higher) in Finance & Accounting or similar business degree/MBA desirable
- Chartered Accountant or similar
- 10+ years of finance experience within pharmaceutical industry at country and HQ levels

Desirable Requirements:

- Shows robust sense of urgency in solving problems, especially in short timelines during close or forecasting cycles
- Maturity to deal with matters of confidentiality and sensitivity and work effectively in a matrix environment.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to foster a constructive, yet challenging dialogue.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to clearly present financial and relevant data
- Outstanding ability to collaborate across matrix organization.
- Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint

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📌 Lead BPA Finance (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad