Global Financial Controls & Compliance Process Experts Senior Manager

• 10+ years experience in finance controls, internal controls, risk, audit, compliance or related areas within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of Internal Control over Financial Reporting, SOX / SOX 404 requirements, control design, remediation and control testing environments.
• Experience working with IT application controls, automated controls, system workflows, segregation of duties or finance systems control environments.
• Proven ability to work cross-process, connect stakeholders, diagnose gaps and translate complex requirements into pragmatic ways of working.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across Finance, Digital / IT, audit, methodology and operations teams.
• Strong project management, coordination and change management capability, with a track record of driving clarity and momentum across multiple priorities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and at least one additional European language; additional language skills are advantageous.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent, particularly where linked to IT audit, systems controls or financial controls.
• Experience gained in a Big Four advisory / audit environment, ideally combined with in-house experience in a global organization or transformation setting.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: £64,010 to €94,300.

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.

In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Critical Thinking, Financial Accounting

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together.

Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.

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