摘要
The Head Finance for Novartis Bulgaria serves as the strategic financial leader and business partner to the Country President and the leadership team of the unit. This role is accountable for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling sustainable growth across commercial operations in Bulgaria.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead financial planning, reporting and analysis activities for Bulgaria.
- Provide financial insights and scenario modeling to support unit’s strategic decision-making, including resource allocation, outcomes and processes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Country President and the leadership team.
Operational and Financial Governance
- Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and performance tracking.
- Lead the distribution and commercial function acting as point of reference for the relation with key distributors.
- Ensure compliance with Novartis Financial Controls Manual (NFCM), internal controls, and local regulatory requirements.
- Partner with key functions to maintain the highest compliance standards in all relevant local operations, in line with internal and external codes & regulations
- Implement and monitor credit risk management frameworks in line with global policies, partnering efficiently with relevant local & global stakeholders.
- Oversee the corporate functional associates (Dev, Quality, Supply etc) and play a key role in the LDC implementation.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with commercial teams to drive superior brand performance and portfolio optimization.
- Provide financial guidance on pricing, market access, supply chain, trade and other organizational decisions.
- Support key therapeutic areas & markets in all relevant business decisions
Regional and Global Collaboration
- Align local financial operations with regional (ECC) and global finance strategies.
- Represent Bulgaria in regional finance forums and contribute to cross-country initiatives.
Leadership and Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance/distribution team.
- Drive talent reviews, succession planning, and capability building within the finance function.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Proven track record in financial planning, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Fluent in English, Bulgarian would be an advantage.
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Universal Hierarchy Node
BG03 (FCRS = BG003) NPHS Bulgaria
Audit & Finance
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