Manager R2R

Sandoz is currently experiencing an exciting and transformative phase as a global leader and provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we navigate this new and ambitious path, numerous unique opportunities will arise both professionally and personally. Join us in shaping the future! As the R2R Manager / Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing quality services to Novartis Group entities by ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions related to GL accounting, Reporting/Systems, Fixed Assets, and Inter-company. You will support process harmonization and continuous improvement projects to establish an effective and efficient end-to-end process. It is essential to ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory, and Novartis standards and policies through appropriate systems, documentation, and reporting. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performance Management and Service Delivery: - Provide services with a clear customer focus and escalate exceptions when necessary - Interact proactively within the NGSC and cross-functionally to ensure appropriate actions are taken - Coordinate with local entities, NGSC, and outsourced activities to provide seamless service - Ensure operational excellence and alignment with all Novartis business, compliance, and audit requirements - Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related policies and processes - Challenge the Status Quo and make fact-based recommendations - Correspond to internal and external inquiries Manage day-to-day activities: - Review period end closing and reporting including assessment of accruals and provisions - Ensure overall accounting and reporting activities are correct, resolve exceptions promptly, and post accounting entries accurately - Review balance sheet reconciliations, ensure timely resolution, and clean-up or follow-up on identified overdue items - Review accounts to ensure accurate recording in SAP and FCRS reporting, conduct variance analysis, and plausibility checks - Ensure proper accounting of financial transactions such as journal entry review and supporting document adequacy - Maintain adequate accounting records to meet local legislation and Novartis standards Compliance: - Ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting in line with Novartis standards and policies - Define processes, policies, and procedures clearly, fully document them, and align with best practices and Finance Core - Ensure compliance with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM) and regulatory requirements - Implement agreed Novartis control procedures and support SOX certification - Promote a strong control environment, follow up on audit issues, and implement recommendations People Management: - Support NGSC working style by being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results-driven - Act service-oriented to enable high performance and contribute to improvements Essential Requirements: - Bachelor of Commerce, CA/CPA/MBA Finance or Equivalent - Lean/Six Sigma Certified preferred - 8+ years of financial experience with functional expertise - Ability to work effectively in a multinational, matrix organization - SAP knowledge - Project management/Process improvements - Big 4 audit firm or Industry experience Why Sandoz Sandoz is a leader in the Generic and Biosimilar medicines sector, providing over 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries. With investments in development capabilities, production sites, acquisitions, and partnerships, we aim to shape the future of Sandoz and increase patient access to quality medicines sustainably. Our collaborative culture offers impactful, flexible-hybrid careers where diversity is welcomed, and personal growth is supported. Join us in our commitment to diversity and inclusion!,