Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead financial planning, reporting and analysis activities for Bulgaria.
- Provide financial insights and scenario modeling to support unit’s strategic decision-making, including resource allocation, outcomes and processes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Country President and the leadership team.
Operational and Financial Governance
- Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and performance tracking.
- Lead the distribution and commercial function acting as point of reference for the relation with key distributors.
- Ensure compliance with Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM), internal controls, and local regulatory requirements.
- Partner with key functions to maintain the highest compliance standards in all relevant local operations, in line with internal and external codes & regulations
- Implement and monitor credit risk management frameworks in line with global policies, partnering efficiently with relevant local & global stakeholders.
- Oversee the corporate functional associates (Dev, Quality, Supply etc) and play a key role in the LDC implementation.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with commercial teams to drive superior brand performance and portfolio optimization.
- Provide financial guidance on pricing, market access, supply chain, trade and other organizational decisions.
- Support key therapeutic areas & markets in all relevant business decisions
Regional and Global Collaboration
- Align local financial operations with regional (ECC) and global finance strategies.
- Represent Bulgaria in regional finance forums and contribute to cross-country initiatives.
Leadership and Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance/distribution team.
- Drive talent reviews, succession planning, and capability building within the finance function.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Proven track record in financial planning, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Fluent in English, Bulgarian would be an advantage.
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