Summary
Location: Barcelona, Spain & Hyderabad, India #LI-Hybrid
This role is based in Barcelona, Spain OR Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the Role
Responsibilities:
- Own the P&L for Indirect Procurement, covering personnel, BIS, project costs, and other operating expenses
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and cost control across all procurement towers and geographies
- Run disciplined month-end close processes, delivering accurate actuals, KPIs, and variance analysis with commentary
- Monitor monthly performance and provide robust YTG and FY forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and mitigations
- Prepare and present Monthly Business Review (MBR) decks with synthesized insights and strategic recommendations
- Partner with procurement leadership to identify productivity opportunities, optimise spend, and improve process efficiency
- Support Procurement IT projects by tracking KPIs, milestones, and ensuring financial governance and value delivery
Essential for the role:
- 8+ years experience in business planning and analysis within a global or regional finance function
- Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
- Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis
- Skilled in presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive performance and process improvements
- Proficiency in financial systems, data analytics, and dashboard tools to enhance transparency
Desirable for the role:
- Experience working in a global procurement or operations finance environment with cross-country stakeholder engagement
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
India
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
