Source to Pay Business Analyst

at  Novartis

SUMMARY

The Source to Pay Business Analyst is a meaningful role within our organization, responsible for leading and running end-to-end source to pay activities. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of source to pay processes and systems, as well as strong project management skills Our S2P playing crucial role with supporting the business within a country with sophisticated analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and provide expert advice within a core Financial Reporting & Accounting process/ area/ technology.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance operations, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Validated experience in finance in AP area and project manager, preferably in source to pay or procurement.
• Proven understanding of source to pay processes and systems, such as e-procurement, contract management, supplier management, and invoice management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and address issues and risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to optimally collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers.
• SAP/S4Hana experience
• Project Management experience
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Source to Pay Business Analyst is a meaningful role within our organization, responsible for leading and running end-to-end source to pay activities. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of source to pay processes and systems, as well as strong project management skills
Our S2P playing crucial role with supporting the business within a country with sophisticated analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and provide expert advice within a core Financial Reporting & Accounting process/ area/ technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the operational conversion of the Finance strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business & 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.