Bpa Manager

**Major accountabilities**:

- Lead all forecasting cycles (TGT, MYF, Strategic plans, LO) and ensure quality financial and business analysis to the management team to improve performance and define profitable growth strategies.
- Actively manages the performance management process to achieve the financial targets (Sales, Operating Income, Net Working Capital, other relevant KPIs) by creating timely and transparent reporting with no surprises, assessing risks and opportunities, monitoring timely implementation of top line and bottom-line protection plans
- Evaluation of potential projects through financial and business analysis and advise the management team of the synergies of the project using financial/business valuation methods
- Drive and support tender management in the countries to ensure all opportunities are maximized.
- Partner with Commercial Heads in monitoring Sales out & controlling Stock In Trade
- Responsible on the monthly business review (MBRs) preparation and any relevant ad-hoc reporting required by management (e.g. business reviews, local reporting, Stock in trade reporting...etc.)
- Products pricing and recommending the positioning of the product within the market along with price build up for new products and launches
- Support decision-making and controlling within the Marketing function through helping to develop financial evaluation of a) proposed projects, and b) planned or actual data in order that enhanced financial performance is delivered
- Represent Finance within the Commercial Function to ensure that business planning, accounting and control are integrated into the decision-making processes within the Commercial function
- Controlling and forecasting the departmental expenses by working with the department heads and leading any ring fencing and cost saving initiatives
- Responsible on all accounting and financial reporting to the hubs and ensure compliance with Sandoz accounting manual in all relevant reporting Ensure local processes are in line with SOPs and local laws to ensure high level of integrity and controls and meeting of Sandoz standards.
***Key performance indicators**:

- **Achieve timely and accurate monthly and quarterly closings**
- **Improving management reporting: Publish timely and regular information**
- **Support key business decision making**
- **Support strategic planning process**
- **Annual budget exercise and quarterly re-forecasts**
- **Accuracy and integrity of LOs, accruals & provisions**

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance or business related field.
- Relevant management accounting and/or financial planning certifications preferred.
- 5-8 years of solid experience in business planning, experience with full P&L and balance Sheet responsibility for all facets of a multinational business is a plus.
- Multi-country financial operations experience is beneficial for this position, Country-level experience should have included FRA & BPA as well as accounting and internal controls responsibilities.
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Advanced level of Ms Office (Excel, PowerPoint. Etc.)
- Previous Accounting experience is a plus.Very good command of English language.

**Why Sandoz?**

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

The future is ours to shape

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

**#Sandoz**

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