Major accountabilities:

• Leading financials in month/year end closing & reporting activities
• Forecasting, business planning, budgeting & strategic planning including periodical revisions
• Support Product Cost calculations and reporting variances in month-end closing and forecast studies
• Support COGS improvement projects and Kurtkoy factory long-term strategy
• Provide management with accurate, relevant business analysis to support monthly operational reviews and ad-hoc requests, and ensures timely and accurate information
• Builds a strong Business partner relationship with Site Leadership Team, Commercial Team and Global Team
• Cost Center Budgeting, Controlling and Business Partnering with key stakeholders
• Investment preparation and follow-up OpEx Projects
• Closely follow-up the digital transformation in Finance and implement Global initiatives

Key performance indicators:

• Internal customer satisfaction with quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of financial analyses provided
• Reliability, timeliness and accuracy of budgetary and financial forecasts
• 100% compliance with all global and local procedures and policies

Essential Requirements:

• University degree, ideally in Business Administration or Economics
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting and planning within a global manufacturing company
• Knowledge of statutory & international accounting & reporting standards
• Strong analytical ability including the use of related analysis tools with a high level of energy and dedication
• Task oriented and capable of working with strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills with speak-up and teamwork mentality
• Being flexible to changes in business environment, concept and tools
• Fluency in both written and spoken English

Benefits:

• Being part of flexible and agile team
• High visibility in Global Finance and Site Leadership Team
• Opportunity to have a career path in Novartis Technical Operations Global Finance Team
• Being part of a company that values their employees and encourages unbossed, inspired and curious culture
• Flexible working environment

Benefits and Rewards:

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

  Location: Istanbul Kurtköy, Turkey; #Hybrid