Director, Business Planning and Analysis (BPA) - Product Strategy - Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the relevant Product General Management Team, respective General Manager, Product Strategy Lead, Business Excellence lead and cross-functional members, as appropriate, to establish forecasts for the target, in-year updates and longer-term projections.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through deep analytical insight into core business decisions.
• Structure and communicate complex, ambiguous and potentially challenging business issues to advise and challenge the team. Contribute on matters beyond Finance.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance narratives with relevant Product team(s) to drive understanding of financial performance and assist in Investor Relations meetings and deliverables as needed.
• Drive fully cross-functional integrated planning processes for sales and direct external costs through operational excellence, strategic influencing, and financial leadership to the overall Product team.
• General oversight of all aspects of Product P&L including sales and direct external costs.
• Develop suitable resource allocation strategies with GM team, ensuring that investment is used optimally, consistent with the US Enterprise strategy, and directly aligned with internal marketing mix models.
• Lead 1-2 BP&A associates of varying levels of experience by coaching and providing technical training and feedback to optimize performance.
• Simplify, automate and integrated financial planning processes across functions

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• 6+ years of relevant experience in finance, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar environment, including FP&A and project management
• Experience in Commercial Business Planning & Analysis (BPA)
• Prior experience with SAP preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to present effectively to business leaders

Desirable Requirements:

• MBA or advanced degree a plus
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300 and $297,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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