Job Description Summary
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!We are seeking a Senior Solution Analyst - Finance - SAC Planning & Forecasting to support the design, implementation, and optimization of finance technology solutions. This role will partner closely with business and technical teams to deliver robust planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities leveraging SAP technologies and integrated enterprise data platforms.
Job Description
Senior Solution Analyst - Finance - SAC Planning & Forecasting
Sandoz is undergoing an exciting transformation as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue on this ambitious journey, we offer unique opportunities for professionals to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Solution Analyst - Finance - SAC Planning & Forecasting to support the design, implementation, and optimization of finance technology solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities leveraging SAP technologies and integrated enterprise data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements for finance planning, forecasting, and reporting solutions.
Design end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
Lead and support the implementation of SAP-based planning and forecasting solutions, ensuring quality delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Ensure seamless integration between SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP DataSphere, and related reporting platforms.
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts to facilitate effective collaboration and decision-making.
Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, and quality assurance activities to validate business requirements and solution performance.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution designs, implementation plans, test results, and support materials.
Support user training, change management initiatives, and ongoing operational support to drive business adoption and maximize value realization.
Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
Successful delivery of finance planning and reporting solutions, demonstrated through effective integration, stakeholder satisfaction, compliance adherence, and high-performing systems.
What You'll Bring to the Role
Essential Requirements
Education
University Degree or Master's Degree with a focus on Finance & Accounting.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of SAP experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA.
Hands-on expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Forecasting.
Strong knowledge of SAP COPA/Margin Analysis and financial reporting processes.
Experience integrating SAC with SAP BW, SAP DataSphere, BDC, and SAP S/4HANA environments.
Proven experience in requirements analysis, solution design, and implementation management within large-scale transformation programs.
Strong background in testing, quality assurance, documentation, and stakeholder management.
Experience working within regulatory, GxP, and data integrity compliance frameworks.
Essential Skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
Languages
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Desirable Requirements
Experience working within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry environments.
Knowledge of enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance management best practices across global organizations.
You'll Receive
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
Access to continuous learning and professional development programs.
Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global healthcare industry. In 2024, Sandoz delivered more than 900 million patient treatments across over 100 countries. While we are proud of this achievement, our ambition is to do even more.
Through continued investments in development capabilities, manufacturing sites, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships, we are creating opportunities to expand access to affordable, high-quality medicines for patients worldwide.
Our success is driven by talented and ambitious colleagues who thrive in an open, collaborative, and agile environment. At Sandoz, diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and personal growth is supported through meaningful and flexible career opportunities.
Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Influencing, IT Governance, Organization Development, Planning, Presentation Skills, Servant Leadership, Stakeholder ManagementSkills Required
- University degree in Technology, IT, Finance Systems, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in technology roles supporting enterprise applications
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP
- Proven experience in requirements analysis and solution design
- Experience working in large-scale global programs
- Strong understanding of system integration concepts
- Experience with testing methodologies and quality assurance
- Ability to work in a GxP-regulated environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Business proficiency in English
Sandoz Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sandoz and has not been reviewed or approved by Sandoz.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are consistently described as core components across U.S. roles and materials. Feedback suggests the medical offering is broad and a standard pillar of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match described as generous is commonly included for U.S. roles. This savings support is positioned alongside other primary benefits as part of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity eligibility is noted for many positions and a global all‑employee share program is being introduced from 2026. These elements add upside beyond base salary and annual bonus.
Sandoz Insights
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
