BPA Manager - Global Supply Chain

Job Description Summary

As a Senior BPA Manager, you will be integral in the preparation and consolidation of budget and actuals reporting for a substantial $0.5bn P&L cost base within our Global Supply Chain. This crucial role not only supports the accurate and insightful analysis of financial data but also plays a significant part in driving cost optimization and supporting the W&D global strategy. You will work at the intersection of finance and operations, ensuring meticulous reporting and embracing innovative strategies to enhance our financial performance and operational efficiency.
Location: Barcelona, Spain #LI-Hybrid

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Execute regional and global strategies for your part of the organisation, ensuring timely implementation of BPA processes and policies.

• Deliver core management reporting and financial planning processes for both recurring and ad-hoc financial information.

• Develop detailed budgets and financial forecasts for Global Warehousing & Distribution, including product freight costing.

• Design and maintain systems for financial tracking to provide accurate advance warnings of all financial results.

• Conduct value-added analyses on financial data to proactively drive performance.

• Support the leadership team with financial analysis, cost analysis, and control, driving corrective actions as needed.

• Perform analyses such as Resource Allocation, Profitability, and Benchmarking to recommend short and long-term targets.

• Lead the preparation of business cases and participate in key negotiations for mid-sized investments and projects.

• Report technical complaints, adverse events, or special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.

• Lead the monthly reporting process by reviewing entity contributions and providing analysis and input.

• Coordinate forecasting and budgeting of NTO SCM; support reporting for all planning cycles.

• Ensure NFCM compliance at all times.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for the role:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred), or relevant finance certifications

• Ability to work and lead (a cross-functional team) in a matrix environment

• Proven expertise in financial management and product costing

• Strong project and process management skills

• Experience in developing and managing business cases

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling

• Ability to partner effectively with business units

• Solution-driven and pragmatic approach

• Proficiency in managing large databases

• High learning agility and curiosity for new technologies

• Adaptability to changing environments

Desirable for the role:

• Experience in automation and digitalisation within financial processes

• Pharmaceutical industry experience

• Experience within a multinational organisation

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: 

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers