Job Description Summary
Location: HCM#LI Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
The BPA Specialist supports monthly financial closing, reporting, and cost control activities, ensuring accurate sale and cost recognition and timely financial insights to support business decision making.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Support month‑end closing activities, including cost accruals, provisions, and actualization.
Perform P&L variance analysis versus budget and forecast, and explain key drivers.
Ensure accurate cost recognition in line with accounting principles and cut‑off requirements.
Coordinate with Shared Service / R2R teams to resolve posting, accrual, and reconciliation issues.
Prepare management reports and support ad‑hoc financial analysis for business stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
Essential Requirements:
2–3 years of experience in Business Planning & Analysis, Finance, Controlling, or Accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
Solid understanding of P&L structure, cost centers, and accrual concepts.
Good knowledge of Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes (PO, GR/IR).
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation).
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and financial reporting tools.
Detail‑oriented with strong ownership and accountability.
Time management, able to work effectively under tight timelines, especially during month‑end close.
Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented mindset.
Able to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
Skills Desired
Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial And Management, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Reporting, Understanding Value DriversNovartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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