BPA Manager (d/f/m), ComOps AT

at  Sandoz

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support Head Finance and other senior stakeholders by providing well managed and high-quality business analysis, as well as addressing various ad-hoc requests to support business growth.
• Manage the implementation of both local and above-country strategies and projects, ensuring they align with local business needs and local legislation.
• Lead the budgeting, latest outlook and strategic planning processes.
• Drive the monthly closing process with high focus on all P&L lines, Balance sheet and the Net Working Capital elements.
• Ensure business performance is appropriately monitored and measured. Provide analysis of the key variances and their causes compared to various periods and drive early warnings for resource reallocation.
• Lead various cross-departmental initiatives aimed at growing and accelerating business and maximizing value (gross-to-net optimization, gross margin improvements, product profitability, cost management, inventories etc.).
• Continuously improve existing management reports, simplify and challenge current ways of working to meet the changing demands of the pharmaceutical generic industry.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and assist with mitigation activities in case of internal control deficiencies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization to facilitate collaborative advancements.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• University degree.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Finance (but not limited to). Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to understand the bigger picture.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to clearly explain financial information to a broad range of audiences.
• Proactivity, ability to work independently, passion for commercial business.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Power point).
• Fluent in English and German (written & verbal).

IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO HERE AT SANDOZ!

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities.
In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 60.212,80/year (on a full time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.