About this role
Novartis – Finance GL / Reporting Role
To support the business within a country with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and provide expert advice within a core FRA process/ area/ technology
About the Role
Key Requirements:
- Ensure the operational conversion of the Finance strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business and supervise the performance and development of a small team of FRA specialists.
- Ensures the integrity, viability, and interoperability of financial reporting processes (Actuals, Budgets and Latest Estimates) and systems, including tax, inventory, corporate controls, and payment and purchasing data.
- Manage and operate the basic reporting processes for actuals and forecasts to agreed quality and fast close timeline.
- Provide financial accounting services and data in a timely and accurate manner, including fixed assets, cash activities and divestment activities; ensures appropriate information is provided to relevant individuals and external bodies.
- Manage audit reporting processes and support compliance for various tax related reports (i.e.: VAT, corporate tax, employee tax); provide necessary data to internal and external authorities.
- Manage and automate the provision of routine information to local users from SAP and BW, and perform ‘super user’ responsibilities for Finance and Controlling modules in SAP.
- Supervise the development and maintenance of current reporting systems (SAP, BW, Excel); integrate other requirements and the changing needs of the organization so that processes to report actuals, budgets, latest estimates and mid-range plans are met cost effectively and responsively.
- Prepares ad-hoc and routine ‘accounting / management’ information and quality financial analysis in order to support global and organization’s requirements.
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
- Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Essential Requirements:
- 2–3 years of relevant GL experience was the hiring manager’s guideline. However, she emphasized that the actual depth of responsibility matters more than the job title, since a GL Specialist title can represent different levels of seniority across companies.
- Experience in a similar GL / reporting role, with exposure to accounting decisions and financial closing/reporting activities, is important.
- Finance or Accounting education is required.
- A Business Administration qualification (finance and accounting).
Desirable Requirements:
- Prior GL/R2R and reporting exposure; strong presentation and cross-functional stakeholder engagement skills;
- Adaptability, resilience, and a demonstrated openness to feedback and continuous learning.
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Primary location salary range
Kč808,381.00 - Kč1,501,279.00
Division
Finance
Business Unit
Finance
Location
Czech Republic
Site
Prague
Company / Legal Entity
CZ02 (FCRS = CZ002) Novartis s.r.o.
Functional Area
Audit & Finance
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Accessibility and accommodation
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