Business Planning & Analysis Manager - Strategic Operations

Job Description Summary

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Location : East Hanover, USA

This role is based in East Hanover, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support : please only apply if accessible.

Join our best-in-class Finance team as a Business Planning & Analysis Manager - Strategic Operations, where your insights will shape the future of operational excellence across our brand portfolio. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, streamline processes, and deliver impactful financial analysis. Your work will directly influence strategic decisions and foster collaboration between therapeutic areas and capabilities, making a real difference in how we operate and grow.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Standardize and execute centralized processes across therapeutic areas to streamline operations and ensure compliance

Conduct financial analysis to drive operational efficiencies aligned with evolving business needs

Act as liaison between Finance Brand and Capabilities Teams to ensure alignment and collaboration

Consolidate brand financials and manage Central Finance Template requests

Standardize reporting processes across therapeutic areas for consistency and clarity

Partner with budget owners to proactively manage and optimize expense plans

Identify and communicate expense risks and opportunities with actionable insights

Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate resource performance and effectiveness

Share knowledge and best practices across teams to foster continuous improvement

Support departmental and ad-hoc initiatives to enhance strategic operations

Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline (MBA or CPA / CMA preferred)

3+ years of finance experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals or business planning and analysis

High learning agility and attention to detail with a desire to develop deep subject matter expertise

Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to simplify complex data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both finance and non-finance audiences

Proven ability to influence decision-making and present to executive leadership

Advanced Excel skills

Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments

Desirable Requirements

Experience with SAP BPC, SAP BW, and Qlik for advanced financial analysis and reporting

Familiarity with the US pharmaceutical industry and external market dynamics impacting financial planning

Novartis Compensation Summary :

The salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800.00 and $174,200.00 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$93,800.00 - $174,200.00

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers