Global Finance Business Planning & Analysis Manager, RLT

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting to support strategic business objectives.
• Deliver timely management reporting and actionable insights for senior business and finance stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to enable informed decision-making.
• Challenge assumptions and drive performance improvements through rigorous, data-led financial analysis.
• Develop forecasting models and early-warning mechanisms that strengthen financial visibility and accuracy.
• Partner with business leaders to identify growth opportunities, cost efficiencies, and value-creation initiatives.
• Conduct profitability, resource-allocation, and benchmarking analyses to guide long-term business priorities.
• Improve planning processes, financial tools, reporting capabilities, and policy adherence.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and development support to finance team members.
• Lead or co-lead special projects that improve financial performance and operational effectiveness.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience within a complex global organization.
• Advanced analytical capability and confidence translating financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and support senior leaders with strategic decision-making.
• Experience improving processes and implementing effective financial planning and reporting solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills in a global, cross-functional environment.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it

happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 59,100 to € 109.700

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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.

Skills Desired