Business Planning Analyst at Novartis

Job description

The Business Planning Analyst role is responsible for working with key stakeholders in developing and implementing strategic business plans and other financial initiatives to drive the company’s growth performance across all products and sectors. This role is responsible for providing strategic P&L and financial operational support and leadership for the Southern African Countries, serving as a proactive business partner to drive performance, growth, business strategy and profitability. The Business Planning Analyst supports the efficient and effective preparation of financial plans, management reporting, analysis of business results, management of risks and opportunities and providing relevant and reliable information as decision support to management.

• Preparation and coordination of business reviews and financial plans, including monthly forecasts, budgets, product strategy and other financial strategic plans.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Value-based performance management & decision support:
• Driving profitable growth by providing proactive analysis of results and reporting of key metrics, advising the leadership team on risks and opportunities.
• Analyzing performance across revenue and expenses lines, variances compared to prior periods, and trend data
• Suggesting corrective action and identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate internal controls and ensuring compliance with local budgetary reporting requirements
• Interacting with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Cross-functional projects to drive simplification throughout the organization, to improve key Finance processes, reducing costs and improving profitability, drive productivity initiatives.
• Supporting senior management team and departments heads with in-depth analysis to develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Minimum requirements Education: The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (CIMA/CA) /MBA graduate (or equivalent) Languages: Fluent in English whilst other languages, Portuguese & French (verbal & written), being an advantage.

Experience: The ideal will have a minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial/business planning ideally in a financial business controller or similar role. Previous experience as a business partner strongly preferred. The preferred candidate will have excellent skills in financial analysis and a good understanding of the South African pharmaceutical industry. The candidate must have strong leadership and communication skills enabling him/her to communicate effectively and support business and franchise heads. Experience in working in a diverse, complex and matrix environment. Expert user in MS Office. Expert skills on MS Excel. Experience in working with SAP and MIS tools

Job ID 215556BR