Business Planning Analysis Manager at Novartis International AG

ob ID: 281099BR
Location: Lagos
Division: SANDOZ
Business Unit: COMMERCIAL OPS APMA SZ
Functional Area: Audit & Finance
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Regular

Job Description

• Controls budget and provide monthly analysis to Budget owners, tracking performance and putting in place action plan to ensure no excess /underspend vs budget; work in strong collaboration with HR to ensure accurate personnel costs forecasting and robust control of international assignees’ costs.
• Provides management with accurate, relevant business analysis to support monthly operational reviews and ad-hoc requests on revenues, SPC, cost centers, customers, product and sales channels, Management Cash Flow, Profit and Loss (P&L) by area and shared service cost allocations. Participate in the elaboration of the Monthly Business Review deck (MBR) sent to the region.
• Performs headcount tracking of all positions and proactively align on variances with HR to ensure correct headcount reporting throughout the region.
• Ensures ongoing business performance is appropriately monitored and measured, and drives early warning for redirection of resources with Business Partners. Participate in the elaboration of the monthly dashboard. Supports BPA Head in analyzing investments and sales to provide resource allocation recommendations.
• Participates in specific BPA sub-project work streams to define and implement lean processes. Ensures proactive Business Partnering with FRA, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and other functions; supports implementation of smooth processes to support on time and accurate information gathering.
• Continually improves and streamlines management reporting processes and systems to meet the changing demands of the business.
• Supports the annual budgeting, rolling forecast and Strategic Planning processes.
• Supports and improves business case proposals and profitability tracking.
• Supports the monthly BPA closing procedure and Business Unit (BU) management re-porting packages.
• Works within Integrity and Compliance policies and ensures those around him/her do the same.
• Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• University Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar

Language:

• English

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in financial planning and controlling position.