Senior FRA Specialist

Novartis is hiring a Senior FRA Specialist in Prague, Czechia. It pays CZK 808k-CZK 1501k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions SAP, Excel and Bw among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Novartis has 859 other open roles on Level.
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AI in this role

Support business units with financial analysis, complex reporting, forecasts, and core financial accounting processes.

sapexcelbw

financial-accountingreportingforecastingaudit-compliance

Salary Range:

Kč808,381.00 - Kč1,501,279.00

Job Description Summary

About the role:
To support the business within a country with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and provide expert advice within a core FRA process/ area/ technology

Job Description

Key Requirements:

Ensure the operational conversion of the Finance strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business & supervise the performance and development of a small team of FRA specialists.
Ensures the integrity, viability, and interoperability of financial reporting processes (Actuals, Budgets and Latest Estimates) and systems, including tax, inventory, corporate controls, and payment and purchasing data.
Manage and operate the basic reporting processes for actuals and forecasts to agreed quality and fast close timeline.
Provide financial accounting services and data in a timely and accurate manner, including fixed assets, cash activities and divestment activities; ensures appropriate information is provided to relevant individuals and external bodies.
Manage audit reporting processes and support compliance for various tax related reports (i.e.: VAT, corporate tax, employee tax); provide necessary data to internal and external authorities.
Manage and automate the provision of routine information to local users from SAP and BW, and perform ‘super user’ responsibilities for Finance and Controlling modules in SAP.
Supervise the development and maintenance of current reporting systems (SAP, BW, Excel); integrate other requirements and the changing needs of the organization so that processes to report actuals, budgets, latest estimates and mid-range plans are met cost effectively and responsively.
Prepares ad-hoc and routine ‘accounting / management’ information and quality financial analysis in order to support global and organization’s requirements.
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:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline.
Proven experience in financial accounting, reporting, or record-to-report processes within a global organization.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and month-end closing activities.
Experience analyzing complex financial data and translating findings into actionable business insights.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in an international environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Desirable Requirements:

Prior GL/R2R and reporting exposure; strong presentation and cross-functional stakeholder engagement skills;
Adaptability, resilience, and a demonstrated openness to feedback and continuous learning.

Skills Desired

Building High Performance Team, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Accounting, Financial Management Reporting, Key Driver Analysis (KDA), People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Influence

How we rate this

Senior FRA Specialist at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior FRA Specialist is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is CZK 808k-CZK 1501k a year.
The role is based in Prague.
The job was posted on October 29, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Financial AccountingReportingForecastingAudit ComplianceSAPExcelBw

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