Band Level 3 Job Description Summary Location: Munich or Nuremberg, Germany Please note: We are hiring a total of 6 S2P Specialists. At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine. As a Source-to-Pay (S2P) Specialist within Novartis Business Services (NBS), you will be a vital part of our Finance Reporting & Accounting (FRA) organization. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that sourcing, ordering, and invoice processing operate smoothly, compliantly, and with a clear service mindset. You will work in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders and external suppliers- bringing together operational excellence, process knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Job Description Responsibilities: Operational Execution Manage the end-to-end P2P process from purchase requisition support to payment execution. Perform timely and accurate invoice processing, including PO / non-PO invoices, 2-way and 3-way matching in SAP Monitor open items, blocked invoices, parked documents and timely resolution and clear ledgers. Business partnering Act as point of contact for internal business units within the German Novartis entities and other EU markets. Collaborate with procurement, R2R, ERC; FC&C; Finance BPA teams to drive resolution of exceptions and disputes Support supplier relationship management by responding to requests and proactively resolving issues. Governance & compliance Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, SOX regulations, and local accounting/ tax requirements prepare documentation for internal and external audits and participate in walkthroughs or audit meetings as needed Process Improvement Contribute to the design and implementation of digital and automation initiatives (e. g. OCR, RPA, eInvoicing) Identify root causes of inefficiencies and suggest or lead corrective actions Reporting & Analysis Monitor KPIs (e.g., Invoice Cycle Time, On-Time Payment%, GRIR), PO Compliance) and support process transparency. Participate and actively present in operational reviews and governance meetings with country and global stakeholders. Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or comparable local degree is required Substantial experience in P2P, Accounts Payable or Shared Services preferably in a multinational company Proficient in SAP (preferably S4HANA) and familiar with global ERP environments Strong understanding of S2P processes design, controls, and accounting principles Fluent – at least B2 level - in Business English and German; additional languages a plus Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented with an AI-Savy Approach Excellent communication skills with service-driven mindset Team player with cross-cultural awareness, self-starter, comfortable navigating complexity and change Experience with tools like Ariba, Celonis, or similar process mining platforms is an advantage Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Building Effective Teams, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Understanding Value Drivers