Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates.This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.Join us as a Founder of our new Sandoz!
Position Purpose
Provide Business Planning & Analysis (BPA) Finance support for REWAM and ownership of various central BPA tasks for the entire domain (incl. project cost planning, Performance assessment, preparation of business cases etc.)
Your Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Business Partnering
- Manage the execution of regional / global strategies for own part of the organization and the correct and timely implementation of BPA processes and policies and ensure adherence thereof Proactively drive performance and carry out value-added analyses on financial data: Functional Expenses, Other Income and Expenses, Impairment review, Management Cash Flow, Capital Investments, lifetime costs for projects, NPV etc
- Support the organizations leadership team with financial analysis (including Risks & Opportunities analysis), cost analysis and control and drive corrective actions.
- Partners effectively with Regional / Global REWAM GPOs, Local Country BPAs (incl. direct country BPAs in Hyderabad) as well REWAM Business Leaders in the countries of responsibility Generate critical insights/ identify the key drivers of performance vs Budget/LO and carry out value-added analyses on financial data: REWAM cost trends . Collaborate with FRA, Procurement / REWAM team & STO BPA on utility hedging / accounting / providing relevant information for taking decisions FTE & Personnel cost planning & Tracking of saving initiatives Identifies cost savings and productivity opportunities
- Planning (Budget, LF, StratPlan) & Reporting
- Review various bottoms up and Latest Forecasts / Monthly Outlook cycles and work closely with Lead BPA REWAM in delivering all the required periodic financial plans and deep dive analysis Leads the REWAM planning process (Budget/LF/LO) for direct cost, Capex and FTEs Leads the project cost planning for the entire region (incl. consolidation and update of bottom-up country input) Provides timely, accurate and meaningful financial management reporting Customizes reporting tools in response to customer needs (internal/external), while driving standardization and automation
- Business cases / Investments projects
- Lead the financial evaluation, preparation and review of business cases and investment proposals Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and approval processes - Accounting / Compliance / Controls Ensures good accounting and finance practices in line with internal guidelines/controls
- Leadership
- Leads / guides Cluster / Country / REWAM Business Leads and Local Country BPAs
- Involve and ensure alignment with Division Finance on country level, explain REWAM Finance concepts, REWAM charge-outs, REWAM business cases etc.
- Supports talent development of the related Country BPAs
- Ensure that REWAM Business Leads and Country BPAs are trained and on-boarded from a REWAM Finance point of view
- Performance Review: External providers
- Leads / guides external business partners, who provide services to the countries in scope Monthy /Qtrly / Annual Performance review for Facility Management services against signed budget Review & validate change control requests, one off spends
Key Performance Indicators
- Accuracy of actuals, plans, availability of analysis in time and of required quality -Achievement of Budget targets, quarterly financial forecast accuracy, Specific Franchises output KPIs, -Customer satisfaction
Essential Requirements
What youll bring to the role:
- University Degree in Finance / MBA / CA with a min 12+ years of experience.
- Business partnering in a matrix organization
- IFRS accounting
- -Complex multi-function above country projects
- - Change management
Why Sandoz
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!The future is ours to shape!
