Business Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Description Summary

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Location: Mexico City, Insurgentes
Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Insurgentes. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives, and business insights play a critical role in helping us achieve that purpose. As a Business Planning & Analysis Manager, you will serve as a trusted finance business partner, delivering insightful analysis, strategic guidance, and decision support that drive business performance.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
 

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, strategic recommendations, and decision-making support

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes to drive business performance and resource allocation

• Analyze financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize outcomes

• Develop and maintain performance reporting, dashboards, and early-warning indicators to support proactive decision-making

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data while driving continuous improvements in forecast quality

• Evaluate investments, projects, and business cases through robust financial analysis and profitability assessments

• Streamline reporting processes and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and business value

Essential Requirements
 

• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis within a complex organization

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and partner effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business decisions

• Experience supporting strategic planning, investment evaluations, and performance management processes

• Fluency in English with strong communication and presentation skills

Desirable Requirements
 

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with an understanding of commercial and financial value drivers

• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools, and applying advanced analytics to support business decision-making

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
 

At Novartis, we are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations
Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the 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.
Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a t[email protected] y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje
 

 

Skills Desired

Critical Thinking, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Insight Generation, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Process Optimization