Manager R2R

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Position Purpose:

The R2R Manager / Senior Manager manages quality services to Novartis Group entities by providing accurate and timely reporting of the financial transactions relating to GL accounting, Reporting/Systems, Fixed Assets and Inter-company. Support in the process harmonization and continuous improvements projects to provide an effective and efficient end-to-end process. Ensure appropriate compliance to IFRS, statutory and Novartis standards and polices are in place through proper systems, documentation and reporting.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Performance Management and Service Delivery:

Provides services at expected levels with a clear customer focus and escalates exceptions. Interacts proactively within the NGSC and cross-functionally to ensure appropriate actions were taken. Co-ordinates with local entity, NGSC and outsourced activities to provide a seamless service Ensures operational excellence and full alignment with all Novartis business, compliance and audit requirements. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related policies and processes Challenge the Status Quo, making fact-based recommendations. Supports the measurement and delivery of service levels and KPI targets. Corresponds to internal and external inquiries

• Manage day-to-day activities:

Performs review of the period end closing and reporting incl. assessment of the accruals and provisions. Ensures overall accounting and reporting activities are correct, exceptions are promptly resolved & accounting entries are promptly and accurately posted. Performs review of the balance sheet reconciliations of accounts and ensure timely resolution and either clean-up or follow-up on identified overdue items. Review accounts to ensure accurate recording in SAP and FCRS reporting, variance analysis of accounting data and plausibility checks using different sources of information. Ensures proper accounting of financial transactions such as journal entry review and adequacy of supporting documentations. Assures the creation and maintenance of adequate accounting records to meet the requirements of local legislation and Novartis required standards

• Compliance:

Ensure accurate accounting, and financial reporting are in line with Novartis standards and policies. Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented, in line with Novartis standards and consistent with best practices as well as aligned with Finance Core (where applicable). Ensure compliance with Novartis Accounting Manual (NAM) and regulatory requirements and implementation in internal guidelines. Ensure application of agreed Novartis control procedures as per Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM) and actively support to deliver SOX certification. Promotes a strong and control environment and follow up on audit issues or FC&C reviews, and support implement recommendations and remediation plans

• People Management:

Actively support NGSC working style by being inclusive, proactive, respectful, and results driven in alignment with Novartis Values and Behaviours. Acts service oriented to enable service lines to deliver a high-performing organization and contributes to derive to improvements/standard solutions

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce, CA/CPA/MBA Finance or Equivalent
• Lean/ Six Sigma Certified preferred
• 8+ years of financial experience, with functional expertise
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization
• SAP knowledge
• Project management / Process improvements
• Big 4 audit firm or Industry experience

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, 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.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

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.