Overview Job Description Summary Location : Barcelona, Spain Novartis Spain is an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company, specializing in the research, development and commercialization of innovative medicines. As part of our growing activities, we are looking for a Global Senior Manager Digital Finance on a permanent contract for our headquarters in Barcelona. This role drives the digital transformation of the Business Planning & Analysis (BPA, “business finance” or FP&A;) function into a data and AI / ML-driven advanced analytics and value-creation powerhouse. The Integral Senior Manager Digital Finance will shape our future finance / BPA organization and the way we support our business using AI, ML & digital. This includes project management, process and organizational design and reengineering, and identifying and managing interdependencies with other digital initiatives throughout the company (e.G. market access & pricing, commercial functions, production / supply chain, the corporate digital office, etc.). The role owns the execution of assigned projects driving change across the organization, including transformational activities, working independently and with extensive autonomy. Without being a technology expert, the GSMDF is partnering with data scientists, software and data engineers and visualization experts to build digital business solutions. Responsibilities Co-develops vision and supports prioritization of new AI- / decision-making tools in close alignment with the BPA / Finance functions of different business units Owns selected AI / ML products and heads their design, development and implementation by orchestrating the right resources across data science and visualization experts. Ensures successful roll-out, adoption and ongoing operations. Connects newly designed solutions and processes with operational links and leverages operations acumen to pragmatically implement in the Novartis environment Identifies areas of inefficiencies in the application of AI / ML / digital and implements improvements towards a highly efficient, “industrialized” approach (“technology at scale”) Liaises with other digital / AI initiatives (e.G. commercial, supply chain, pricing and market access, treasury, investor relations, …), identifies potential overlaps / synergies, and co-creates holistic digitalization roadmap Co-shapes future organization of BPA / Finance function to realize systemic evolution Works closely with broader Digital Finance and Data & IT team to define data requirements for next generation AI tools to further improve decision-making and efficiencies Identifies proactively industry benchmarks that trigger / sparkle change initiatives. Proposes innovative approaches to operations and owns their realization from presentation to top management to execution and delivery of results Offers fresh perspectives and ideas from different industries to introduce and develop new ways of doing things, especially in the space of digital transformation Leads select, new initiatives / MVPs with cross-functional partners to proof business value with objective to scale up globally What you’ll bring to the role Essential criteria : University degree in Finance, Economics (or similar), MBA or equivalent preferred English (fluent, written and spoken) 5-8 years of experience in roles related to consulting, advisory or business process reengineering in a multinational company or top tier consulting firm Knowledge of business finance processes (esp. planning & forecasting), performance management, business analytics Desirable criteria : Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills applied in complex environments (e.G. matrix / divisional organizations) Pharmaceutical industry and digital / data science experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Your benefits in joining Novartis : Attractive salary range Annual bonus Strong focus on your career development A “Quality of Work Life” approach, allowing you to propose improvements to your daily work environment Special attention to your work-life balance, with options such as remote working, annualized part-time arrangements, and parental leave Comprehensive social coverage for you and your family Various employee recognition programs Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Join our Novartis Network : Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up. Benefits and Rewards : Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Adaptability, AI Driven, Building High Performance Team, Capital Allocation, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial And Management, Group Problem Solving, Insight Generation, Management Reporting, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Process Optimization, Understanding Value Drivers J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr