ESG FRA Environmental Reporting & Operations Manager

About this role

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of environmental (E) reporting in line with defined timelines and standards.
• Review E data for completeness, consistency and accuracy, resolving issues with data providers and process owners.
• Support the E closing process (data checks, variance/trend analysis, closing decks, presentations, CDP-related tasks).
• Provide operational support to the Environmental Reporting Lead and help apply agreed methodologies and definitions.
• Coordinate environmental reporting activities across stakeholders and support change management of environmental metrics.
• Support transformation initiatives for environmental reporting, translating evolving requirements into practical workflows and controls.
• Support the assessment of environmental (E) data and processes for assurance readiness and identify required changes.
• Help implement and operate key controls for E reporting in line with the ESG control framework.
• Collaborate with FRA Controls & Compliance, Global ESG Reporting and auditors by providing evidence and documentation.
• Support remediation of E-related audit findings and control deficiencies, tracking actions with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, management reporting and / or ESG / sustainability reporting.
• Proven experience in controlling or reporting roles, including closing activities, variance/trend analysis and preparation of management reporting decks.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, detail orientation and ability to work with large, complex data sets and processes.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration with finance and non‑finance stakeholders, data providers and process owners.
• Experience with reporting tools and BI solutions, plus strong understanding of data quality and control concepts. Advanced Excel and solid MS Office skills.
• Experience with audit, assurance, compliance and internal control frameworks, as well as ESG / environmental reporting, regulations is a strong plus.
• Ability to understand finance and non-finance stakeholder needs and translate them into clear, practical requirements.
• Experience working both independently and in collaborative, multicultural/international environments.
• Benefits & Rewards (Applicable for Prague)
• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services:
• https://www.novartis.cz/
• 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.