Financial Analyst
INSURGENTESCompetitiveHybridFull time0 applicants
About this role
Job Description Summary
At Novartis, finance is more than numbers — it is about enabling better decisions that help bring innovative medicines to patients. As a Financial Analyst, you will sit at the heart of our US-supported financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across critical processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact every day, partnering closely with Business Planning and Analysis, Procurement, and Finance teams to deliver seamless financial operations. If you enjoy building strong partnerships, improving processes, and taking pride in operational excellence, this role gives you the platform to grow while contributing to a purpose-driven organization.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Execute end‑to‑end purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and statements of work in line with Novartis policies
- Support invoice processing, service confirmations, GR/IR resolution, and payment follow‑ups to ensure on‑time vendor payments
- Partner with Procurement to support vendor onboarding, master data updates, and ongoing vendor lifecycle needs
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including accrual preparation and invoice cut‑off activities
- Maintain accurate documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal financial controls
- Identify discrepancies and proactively collaborate with stakeholders to drive timely issue resolution
- Serve as a point of contact for operational finance queries from business stakeholders and Business Planning and Analysis partners
- Provide clear status updates and guidance to reduce rework and streamline operational interactions
- Support preparation of operational reports, trackers, and dashboards to enable visibility and informed decision‑making
- Contribute to process standardization, simplification, automation, and adherence to standard operating procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in Financial Operations, FRA, BPA, or Procure‑to‑Pay environments.
- Hands‑on experience with PO processing, invoicing, accruals, and reconciliation activities.
- English speaking & Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.
- Desired Requirements
- Exposure to US finance operations or global operating models.
- Working knowledge of Ariba, SAP/FICO, Mercury, and vendor portals.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.