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1, Key contributor to the Leadership of the BU
• Critical member of the BU Management Team – help to formulate strategies, guide investment, and implement actions that help the BU gain market share and increase profitability.
• Setting the tone for good financial practices within the BU.
• Maintenance of the BU’s relationship with the local CPO finance team and specifically with the BPA Head/ CFO
2, Leader of Financial Planning (budgets, LEs) in BU
• Lead the Budget and Latest Estimation processes and discussions; integrate and coordinate financial processes with the Marketing Powerhouse processes at the local level
• Well thought-out and high-quality plans with transparency of assumptions and analyses of risks and opportunities
• Coordinating with all members of the BU management team (e.g., marketing, sales, medical)
• Also coordinating with the CPO (e.g., allocations, or on universal assumptions such as inflation rates)
• Challenging all contributors (including BU Head) to the budget/LE on the underlying assumptions to Budget/LE; pushing back on the team when appropriate
• Attention to forecasting accuracy for both sales and expenses (by quarter)
• Participation in the long-term planning of the business through the Strategic Planning process
• Assisting in preparation of Budget/LE presentations for Regional Team
3. Analysis/Reporting of Financial Performance
• Full ownership of and responsibility for all aspects of the Oncology BU P&L .
• Analysis of Sales and Market Share (including trending of data) to provide BU management with insights into the business, early detection of risks/opportunities vs. plan, etc.
• Analysis and understanding of the commercial aspects of the business, e.g., discounts per channel, per customer and per brand. Benchmark selected key indicators with other Novartis businesses and/or other international companies
• Analysis and control of operational expenses, incl. analysis of variations to the authorized budgets / LEs.
• Headcount analysis and control
• Application of general Balance Sheet and Cash Flow knowledge in support of the business
• Review and follow-up as needed on: aging of Oncology-specific receivables (DSOs), surpluses or deficits of product inventories (stock-in-trade), Oncology’s impact on overall CPO working capital and/or country asset limits, and payables to vendors
• Evaluation of the BU’s Risks and Opportunities, including a latest outlook for the month/quarter/year; also identification and implementation of gap closing actions.
• Communication of unexpected events affecting performance, or impacting key assumptions, in a transparent and timely manner.
• Preparation of regular, comprehensive performance reports (including Business Review documents and monthly Executive Summary Reports) to the Regional Office on timely basis
4, Analysis of Business Proposals/investments.
• Financial evaluation of business proposals or projects (e.g., Field Force expansion, launching of a new product or indication, pricing decisions) to support management decision-making. Requires advanced knowledge of financial modeling, NPV analysis, ROI analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Financial evaluation of Marketing (including PhIV) investments and allocation of funds among potential projects to maximize return. Use of appropriate analytical tools as necessary. Challenging marketing/medical teams on their investment decisions as required.
• Ad hoc analyses as may be necessary
5 Other
• Identification and use of best practices in F&A and dissemination of such practices within the Organization.
• Ensuring the Oncology BU is compliant with internal control standards, reporting requirements, accounting guidance, and being observant for any potential CoC issues. Challenging any person or activity which does not appear to be consistent with Novartis’ standards, and raising issues to management or the Business Practices Officer as needed, according to established procedures.
• Assist with audits where required, and where follow-up is needed ensure compliance with / implementation of the agreed-to action plans.
• Assist with development / implementation of planning and analysis tools and/or systems |
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Maîtrise, IEP, IUP, Bac + 4
MBA
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10 ans + |
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Français : Courant
Anglais : Courant
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Union Européenne |
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Ile de France Paris |
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Background: Business Administration, Accountant, Industrial Engineer or Life Sciences. Desirable degrees: MBA.
Experience in : Accounting /Finance /Strategic Planning area / Project Management; if possible: understanding and experience of relational database and analysis tools. 7-10+ years of related business experience incl. managerial levels
Languages: Fluent local language, Fluent English
Skills: Leadership with managerial capacity, analytical skills, self-starter with proactive working style, responsible, committed and accountable, interpersonal skills (confident and articulate), experience in administration, organisation and control, financial knowledge, transparent working style also under pressure, cultural sensitivity, patient but persuasive, cultural fit with Novartis values, good communication and presentation skills. |
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Novartis offers a wide range of healthcare products through our Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Diagnostics, Sandoz and Consumer Health Divisions. Nearly 100 000 people are working at Novartis to help save lives and improve quality of life. |
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