Summary
About the Role:
Lead the Finance function for a country or cluster of countries (typically large or medium revenue as per the Core grid). Typically leads a team of experienced professionals.
About The Role
Key Requirements:
- Manage the execution of regional / global strategies and develop strategic long-term financial and business plans.
- Manage the budgeting process and prepare long term financial forecasts in relation to developing future strategies for the Division/Business Unit, and prepare various high level management reports on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis.
- Manage performance in Finance, monitor business performance against set objectives and take corrective measures, as required.
- Engage proactively in external and commercial activities with the objective of driving growth, productivity and efficiency for the business.
- Lead the implementation of risk management processes, financial compliance and controls (Business Process Controls [BPC], Internal and External Audits) and manage the correct and timely implementation of financial, purchasing and control processes and policies and ensure adherence thereof.
- Manage and integrate services delivered to the organization (define processes, agree and track Service Level Agreements [SLAs]).
- Manage market studies and financial analyses and set stretch objectives based on external / competitor benchmark.
- Manage and develop teams of experienced Finance professionals and builds global talent pipeline.
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt. Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Essential Requirements
- 15+ years of experience
- Proven International experience is a must
- Prior CFO experience within a multinational pharma organization
Desirable Requirements
- Target Achievement of Sales, TFC and Consolidated Gross Income
- Accuracy of Forecasts compared to Actuals
- Working Capital ratios achieved
- Compliance of financial processes with NFCM requirements and meeting statutory and internal reporting deadlines
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