Lead BPA Finance

Job ID

REQ-10080390

Aug 11, 2026

India

Available in: English

Summary

About the role:BPA responsibilities over ~$740m Global Finance Function P&L. Lead all BPA activities within Finance Function, directly supporting Finance BPA Senior Manager and providing insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to the business leadership by managing the cost base as well as providing business partnering support.

About the Role

Key Requirements: Lead the development and preparation of detailed budget / financial forecasts / Strategic plans for the FunctionManage the execution of Finance function and selected Sub-Functions strategies and correct and timely implementation of BPA processes and policies and ensure adherence thereofDeliver core management reporting and financial planning processes to ensure the effective and timely delivery of insightful, recurring or ad-hoc financial information through complex cost analysis covering multiple countries, regions and global Finance teamsProactively drive performance and carry out value-added analyses on financial data: Functional Expenses, Other Income and Expenses, End to End Finance business partnering for selected Finance Sub-FunctionsWork closely with selected Finance Sub-Function leaders and stakeholders in driving performance to be in line with budgets / agreed TargetsMonth close analysis and explanation of variances. Deck preparationsEnsure consistency of a consolidated view of Full Finance Function with all Finance Sub Functions during Planning exercise and Month End Closing reporting process.Essential Requirements: University Degree (Master or higher) in Finance & Accounting or similar business degree/MBA desirableChartered Accountant or similar10+ years of finance experience within pharmaceutical industry at country and HQ levelsDesirable Requirements: Shows strong sense of urgency in solving problems, especially in short timelines during close or forecasting cyclesMaturity to deal with matters of confidentiality and sensitivity and work effectively in a matrix environment.Excellent analytical skills and ability to foster a constructive, yet challenging dialogue.Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to clearly present financial and relevant dataOutstanding ability to collaborate across matrix organization.Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint

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Division

Finance

Business Unit

Finance

Location

India

Site

Hyderabad (Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Functional Area

Audit & Finance

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Audit & Finance Finance India

Job ID

REQ-10080390

Lead BPA Finance

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Job ID

REQ-10080390

Lead BPA Finance

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