Band Level 4 Job Description Summary Location: Munich or Nuremberg, Germany The S2P Business Partner supports the business with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. and provides expert advice within a core FRA process/ area/ technology Job Description 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. Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, IT, or related field Substantial experience in Financial Planning, Forecasting and Benchmarking (P&L/Balance Sheet) as well as in Financial Business Partnering. Proficiency in English (written and spoken) Compliant Financial and Technical Accounting Solution Driven and Pragmatic Financial Service Delivery High Quality Financial and Management Reporting 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