Novartis Pharmaceuticals Hiring for Manager BPC at Hyderabad, AP, India Full Time

378848BR Job ID: 378848BR Job Description: 2023 will potentially see Sandoz become a standalone organization! Already a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, this is an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward as an independent, purpose-driven organization, and as the founders of a new Sandoz, this is a time of immense opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally! Together we will shape the future of Sandoz… are you ready to make a difference? The Manager’s role is to ensure the smooth and successful implementation and smooth transition to support. In this position, the applicant will leverage the leadership capabilities to ensure successful transition of planning solution. The person should have must have at least 2 full lifecycles implementation experience in implementing EPM technology, expertise in SAP BPC. Functional experience in Finance transformation projects and must have team-leading experience. Your Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Identify key strategic topics and drive innovative solutions, automation of standard BPA (Business Planning and Analysis) processes. Actively contribute to BPC system integration to facilitate month end close of planning modules. Ability to map country’s existing planning process in BPC, identify gaps if any and work towards streamlining the process in BPC. • Lead change management and handle requests from customers. Define best practices in terms of planning process and reporting (analytics). Provide dedicated operational support, service quality, application optimization & maintenance to the One Planning (BPC) and Analytics. Manage enhancements, Collaborate with Application Architect and business lead to investigate and define solutions that deliver business value. • Conduct online and classroom-training sessions, prepare and deliver effective presentations and manage delivery of user documents. Manage deliverables and operational activities smoothly with high quality and within stipulated time and costs • Lead client conversation and manage key stakeholders, ensure regular communication and review meetings with team and other stakeholders, liaise with customer groups and other IT functions to optimize user support. Ensure close collaboration with appropriate system owners and key stakeholders in business. • Support and maintain multiple BPC applications for the Group BPA community. Ability to anticipate, manage and resolve issues and act as the point of contact for the project. Collaborate with application architects and business leads to identify and define solutions that adds value to the existing business. Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans. • Manage team in supporting business users in day-to-day activities related to business planning, create collaborative and high-performing team to achieve desired goals. • Mentoring and coaching team members, create and retain talented professionals. Expertise in key concepts such as Currency Conversion, Work Status, Business Process Flow, Security mechanism, Member formulas, EPM functions in BPC etc. Should have good understanding of data flow (inbounds, internal and external BPC interfaces) and SAP concepts. nnnn Position Title: Manager BPC Minimum requirements: What you’ll bring to the role: Desirable Requirements: • Chartered Accountant or MBA – Finance with and good knowledge in Planning processes and SAP BPC. • Minimum 6+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis with exposure to BPC Implementation and Support. • Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical and business focused communications • A high level of motivation, strong work ethic and self-starting attitude. • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in analytical/dashboard tool and VBA (macros) would be an added advantage. Why Sandoz? Almost 500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2022 and while we’re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world. We are at a pivotal moment in our history giving us the freedom to invest in our future so we can continue to help millions of people access affordable high-quality medicines. Together we will shape the future of Sandoz, building an organization from the ground up and in return, experience an ambitious environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! The future is ours to shape! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com) Job Type: Full Time Country: India Work Location: Hyderabad, AP Functional Area: Audit & Finance Division: SANDOZ Business Unit: Global Finance SZ Employment Type: Regular Company/Legal Entity: Sdz Pvt Ind Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Shift Work: No Early Talent: No