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Job Description
6000! That’s the number of associates in the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR). This division is the innovation engine of Novartis, focusing on powerful new technologies that have the potential to help produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.
The BPA (Business Planning & Analysis) Manager West Coast will act as a key Finance partner to the NIBR San Diego and Emeryville sites with a focus on Scientific Operations, Discovery Chemistry, Facilities and other key functions. They will be part of our FP&A West coast team located in San Diego and Emeryville area. They will be leading the financial planning processes and closing, and provide monthly reporting and analysis services and are the financial consultant to support decision making, drive productivity, and pro-active risk management. You partner closely with key stakeholders in San Diego and Emeryville, BPA, Financial Reporting & Accounting, Procurement, etc.
Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Partner effectively with Head of Departments/Teams, Head of Operations, and all support functions
- Provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management, translate into actionable information for management supporting decision-making
- Be a critical business partner and challenge assumptions made, evaluate risks/opportunities, proactively make recommendations for mitigation.
- Communicate openly and efficiently within the matrix organization.
- Ensure business partners understand the financial processes and follow internal guidelines/SOPs.
- Lead the local budgeting, resource allocation process, capital investment in close collaboration with the local functional Heads and the global BPA
- Propose, lead and/or support local and global NIBR BPA projects and initiatives and streamline processes.
- Liaise with other finance functions such as Financial
Reporting and Analysis (FRA), Requisition to Pay (RTP), and Strategic Sourcing groups to increase overall finance value contribution.
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Minimum requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting BS/BA, MBA/CPA strongly preferred
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant business experience
- Demonstrated experience in the following:
- Forecasting accuracy and risks and opportunities
management
- Business Partners satisfaction and sound business
acumen
- Successful implementation of initiatives and process
improvements
- Quality of management reporting
- Critical negotiation skills
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.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Division
NIBR
Business Unit
CFO
Country
USA
Work Location
San Diego, CA
Company/Legal Entity
NIBRI
Functional Area
Audit & Finance
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No
