Business Planning and Analysis Manager

About this role

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to deliver actionable financial analysis supporting strategic decisions and business performance reviews.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve performance and mitigate potential challenges.
• Monitor business performance and implement early‑warning indicators to drive timely course correction and resource allocation.
• Ensure integrity and quality of financial data, improving forecast accuracy and reporting effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of reporting processes, implementing efficient and scalable solutions.
• Lead or develop a small team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture and supporting capability growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in business planning and analysis, financial planning, or related finance roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments, with understanding of operational and cost drivers.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes in a complex business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and partner effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English to support global collaboration and reporting activities.
• 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.