Senior Manager, NOCC Finance, Process & Controls

As a Senior Manager, NOCC & Process Controls at Novartis in Hyderabad, you will be responsible for overseeing financial and operational compliance, ensuring audit readiness and accuracy in consolidated financial reporting for the NOCC Hyderabad site. Your role will involve leading compliance reviews, supporting decision-making processes, and collaborating with various functions to enhance process integrity. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact finance function supporting Novartis Operations Corporate Center (NOCC) and delivering value across the organization. Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading financial and operational compliance reviews to maintain audit readiness at NOCC Hyderabad. - Supporting the CFO, Site Leadership, and Head BPA on policy changes, statutory matters, and system implementations. - Executing above-Division BPA activities such as month-end accruals, FTE reconciliation, and dashboard reporting. - Acting as a backup to the Head BPA for financial planning and analysis at the site and country levels. - Analyzing and enhancing end-to-end data flows affecting financial and FTE reporting. - Identifying root causes of data discrepancies and implementing corrective actions. - Representing Finance in cross-functional forums like the Risk Committee and Speak Up initiatives. - Supporting new employee orientation and serving as an ERC backup for onboarding sessions. - Driving continuous improvement in compliance and reporting processes. - Collaborating with P&O, IT, Procurement, and Real Estate to ensure integrated compliance. You should possess the following essential requirements: - Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance frameworks. - Proven experience in risk management and internal controls. - Hands-on experience with financial systems and data reconciliation. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable requirements for this role include: - Experience in a global or matrixed compliance role. - Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Finance, P&O, and IT. - Familiarity with statutory and taxation matters in a multinational environment. - Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools. - Prior involvement in audit readiness or internal audit programs. - Pro-active and agile, highly accountable on the job, with an ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision. At Novartis, we believe in helping people with diseases and their families by bringing innovative therapies to patients. If you are a smart and passionate individual looking to collaborate, support, and inspire others to achieve breakthroughs and change patients" lives, we invite you to join our community and create a brighter future together. To explore other career opportunities within the Novartis network, you can sign up for our talent community to stay connected and informed about suitable roles as they become available. For more information on the benefits and rewards offered at Novartis, you can refer to our handbook to learn about how we support your personal and professional growth.,