Global Process Expert R2R Period End Closing & Revenue

Job Description Summary

The Global Process Expert R2R PEC & Revenue is part of the R2R GPO team and is knowledgeable of the end to end R2R period end closing (PEC) and Revenue processes. The role is primarily responsible for supporting the design of these processes within the Lean Digital Core (LDC) project by supporting all project cycle activities. This role will split their time 50/50 PEC and REV.
The Global Process Expert will be involved and support the roll out of S4Hana in each country in order to ensure that designed processes are properly implemented considering the global core and local specific requirements.
The role will work closely with the LDC Solution Design and Adopt team, NOCC FRA teams and In-country FRA teams.
Professional communication, business acumen, agility and curious mind set are the key skills of the role.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Overall coordination of One Novartis Process Community which is important to share the progress of LDC project and best practices with the FRA community.
• Contribute defining a global process strategy in line with business models and business strategic goals.​
• Coordinate workshops with Business Champions and related stakeholders to derive standard processes and related user requirements and identify areas of opportunities (e.g., standardization)​.
• Support in aligning on the global Key Design Decision impacting the global and local specific processes.
• Support collecting and validating user requirements including specific local statutory and tax requirements.
• ​Support LDC Solution Design team preparing and reviewing global training materials and work instructions.
• Supporting LSI and step-out assessment review for LDC implemented processes.
• Review and validate User Profiles and role assignment to these User Profiles, identify and derive local profiles with local country.
• Review and validate requirements for master data impacting PEC and Revenue.
• Support in designing LDC specific NFCM controls and related work instructions with FCC teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• University level degree in Business Administration/ Economics/Finance/ MBA desirable, certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant and/or comparable business experience desirable
• English (fluent written and spoken) any additional language is helpful
• Extensive experience in relevant finance roles or position in area of responsibility supporting the global project
• Project management skills with focus on driving performance and productivity
• Analytical mindset and ability to understand situations, interdependencies and challenges in a holistic way
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national and complex matrix organization
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage and influence beyond their direct team
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Flexible and reacts to changes promptly and efficiently

Benefits and rewards:

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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.

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Building Effective Teams, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Understanding Value Drivers