About the Role

　　The work you'll do at Novartis can transform the lives of many people. And as we strive to reimagine the medicine, as we know it, that impact will only grow. Join us!

　　We are looking for curious, perseverant, and purpose driven people to join Novartis Bulgaria team - a dynamic and evolving organization and one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies on the market.

　　Business Project Specialist is an experienced project management and financial professional that takes a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the organization and gets holistic grasp of the entire business. The role acts as a "right hand" to the Head of Finance by driving business projects and effectively collaborating with different stakeholders.

　　MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　• Deliver important business projects and provide financial transparency across the company.

　　• Support decision-making processes through detailed financial analysis together with risks and opportunities monitoring that may impact financial results.

　　• Monitor projects performance against set objectives and take corrective measures as required to manage performance and outcome.

　　• Provide accurate and complete financial information and present it in a comprehensive way to the key stakeholders.

　　• Engage and collaborate proactively with variety of teams to understand their needs and provide support throughout the business projects.

　　• Provide support on business projects for Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia with effort of up to 20%,

　　• Timely preparation of month-end close operational activities.

　　• Participate in other tasks needed to ensure successful operations and sustainable growth of the company.

　　• Ensure full compliance with all Novartis regulations regarding, financial reporting, Business Process Controls (BPC), Data Privacy, Quality and other internal regulations on Integrity and Compliance.

　　KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / MEASURES OF SUCCESS

　　• Quality, timeliness, completion and execution of all business projects, plans, budgets, forecasts, etc.

　　• Quality of analytics, insights, recommendations, and presentations.

　　• Managing risks and opportunities effectively

　　• Internal customer satisfaction with quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of financial analyses provided.

　　• Compliance to highest ethical standards.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

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

　　Role Requirements

　　EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

　　• Minimum degree acceptable: University degree in Business, Finance or Economics

　　• Desirable degrees: MBA, ACCA, CIMA

　　• Languages: Fluent in English and Bulgarian (written and spoken)

　　• Required positions: 3-5 years of experience in Project Management / Business Planning / Commercial Finance at major international companies.

　　• Ideal experience: Experience in Project Management / Business Planning / Commercial Finance in pharmaceutical industry with record of increasing responsibility in business scope

　　• Other: Mobility is recommended

　　SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

　　• Results oriented with a strong customer focus

　　• Excellent business communication and presentation skills

　　• Project management and business partnering

　　• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization

　　• Ability to lead / influence without direct authority

　　• Innovative and curious mindset

　　• Digital savvy

　　• Forward looking and positive mindset

　　Division

　　Finance

　　Business Unit

　　Global Finance

　　Location

　　Bulgaria

　　Site

　　Sofia

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　NPHS Bulgaria

　　Functional Area

　　Audit & Finance

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No