Job Description

Summary

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (NHPL) is a subsidiary of the $50 billion healthcare giant Novartis AG, headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), incorporated as a company in 2001 with the vision to centralize and harmonize all similar processes from all the 140+ countries and region offices that Novartis AG operates in across all its divisions. Today, NHPL has close to 9000 employees consisting of Pharmacists, scientists, doctors, chemists, statisticians, marketers and top-drawer finance professionals working for in all functions ranging from research and development of drugs in multiple geographies to driving their commercialization all based out of Hyderabad.



The associate in this position will be part of International BPA Hyderabad team managing Business Planning & Analysis (BPA) end-to-end BPA responsibilities & executing transformation projects across International markets.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Develop a strong understanding of key BPA processes across international markets and ensure alignment with organisational standards. Drive process optimisation and standardisation initiatives across markets, fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement. Lead transition efforts for countries adopting new BPA frameworks, ensuring smooth implementation and adherence to best practices. Design and implement standardised month-end closing processes for international markets to enhance accuracy and timeliness. Oversee BPA process governance and compliance, ensuring ethical and safe business practices across all interactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and process enhancement. Prepare and deliver regular and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate insights effectively to senior stakeholders. Prioritise deliverables while enabling standardisation, automation, and innovative solutions across multiple markets.

Minimum Requirements:

Chartered Accountant or MBA (Finance) with 6-8 years of experience in business performance analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance within MNCs or leading organisations. Proven ability to collaborate across teams, manage priorities, and deliver on complex projects with strong business acumen. Hands-on experience with SAP FI and exposure to BI systems; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are highly desirable. Commercial and global experience, preferably with exposure to remote office setups (CoEs). Strong analytical skills with the ability to support ad-hoc requests such as data research, forecasting, and business case development. Familiarity with finance IT systems, architecture, and data flows will be an added advantage.

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

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
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
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