Salary Range:
€59,100.00 - €109,700.00Job Description Summary
Location: Barcelona, SpainRelocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Are you ready to own the global financial planning and reporting cycle at one of the world's leading healthcare organizations? As DD&IT Global FP&A Manager, you will lead end-to-end financial planning, performance reporting and forecasting across Novartis' global Digital, Data and Information Technology organization, running the global FP&A calendar from month-end close and latest outlook through budget and three-year planning, against fixed deadlines and fast-turnaround requests. This is a core FP&A role rather than a business-partnering role: you will work with a wide network of finance colleagues across countries and functions, build robust financial models on large, complex datasets, and present clear, decision-ready insight to senior Finance and DD&IT leaders. It suits a hands-on, digitally savvy FP&A professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and can deliver independently, influencing outcomes through expertise rather than formal authority.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities- Lead the global Financial Planning and Analysis calendar across multiple countries, functions and business units, coordinating key deliverables, milestones and dependencies.
- Own month-end close and reporting, resolving errors, late inputs and financial variances across DD&IT.
- Prepare performance dashboards, variance commentary and decision-ready reporting materials for senior leadership.
- Coordinate latest outlook submissions and consolidate financial inputs for monthly business reviews.
- Lead budget and three-year target planning, developing guidance, templates and supporting financial models.
- Monitor financial data quality and partner with data owners to resolve issues promptly.
- Track forecast accuracy, explain deviations and identify financial risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
- Perform robust financial modelling and analysis using large, complex datasets, applying AI, automation and advanced data tools, to support business decisions.
- Influence senior Finance and DD&IT leaders to align priorities, assumptions and financial outcomes.
- Lead end-to-end planning and reporting processes while driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
- Guide and quality-review the day-to-day work of an FP&A analyst in Hyderabad, without formal line-management responsibility.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
- Significant Financial Planning and Analysis experience including a proven track record of personally leading global planning and reporting cycles (forecast, budget or multi-year plan) across multiple countries, functions or business units to fixed deadlines.
- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills with experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including practical use of AI, automation or advanced data tools to improve FP&A processes and financial insight.
- Experience preparing executive-level presentations and communicating financial insights to senior leaders.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal reporting authority.
- Hands-on ownership of core FP&A processes, working closely with a broad finance community; this role is focused on planning and reporting rather than commercial business partnering.
- Strong project management skills with experience managing complex deliverables and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity and deliver against demanding deadlines.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience supporting digital, technology or information technology organizations.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 59,100 – 109,700 EUR
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Visualization, Insight Generation, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Process OptimizationSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline
- Significant Financial Planning and Analysis experience supporting global, matrixed organizations
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial performance analysis
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills using large, complex datasets
- Experience preparing executive-level presentations and communicating financial insights to senior leaders
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal reporting authority
- Strong project management skills managing complex deliverables and competing priorities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity, and meet demanding deadlines
- Experience supporting digital, technology, or information technology organizations
- Strong digital and data analysis capabilities, including using technology to improve financial decision-making
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
Novartis Insights
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
