FP&A Manager

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
This role plays a vital role in supporting the financial planning and analysis activities of our organization. Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, contribute to the accurate assessment of financial performance and aid in strategic decision-making processes.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to evaluate performance, identify trends, and assess the financial impact of business initiatives. Analyze full P&L , costs and investments to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.

• Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in the development of accurate financial forecasts and annual budgets, aligned with business objectives and industry dynamics. Analyze and interpret variances between actual results and forecasted targets. Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate discrepancies, understand underlying causes, and support the development of action plans for improvement

• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in compliance with industry regulations and accounting standards. Contribute to the interpretation of financial data and provide insights to senior management and stakeholders. Support the presentation of financial results, highlighting key metrics and trends.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with various departments, such as Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs, to gather data, understand business drivers, and provide financial guidance. Assist in the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs). Foster strong relationships and effective communication channels across the organization.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of financial planning and analysis processes, methodologies, and systems. Identify opportunities for process automation and leverage technology tools to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks. Assist in the implementation of best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Master's degree in economics, finance, business administration, engineering, science or similar

• 2+ years of experience in FP&A function or similar financial analysis role preferably in pharmaceutical industry

• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Alteryx, Qlik and SAP) with a good understanding of industry-specific metrics and benchmarks.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Proactive mindset with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional development

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! 

The future is ours to shape!

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.

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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 Drivers