Summary

• The role provides financial decision support and leads the financial planning processes for KSA IMI BU to contribute to the formulation of the business and competitive strategies of the BU
• FP&A Lead is responsible for developing and using financial early warning forecast systems for KSA. This role provides financial and budgetary forecasts for KSA to the Regional HQ officers for use in short and long- term company financial and budgetary planning, ensuring reporting system interoperability and data integrity and no surprises.
• The role supports the implementation of initiatives critical to those strategies, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the growth, profitability, productivity and success of the IMI Business.
• The role is accountable for the Strategic Planning function, with focus on the business modelling, relationships and financial frameworks for the key launch drugs and strategic products.
• The role is to support the BD&L Head, which is a key strategic priority for KSA as the country reforms socially, economically and politically; this BD&L component of the local manufacturing agenda, a strategic critical driver of future success, expansion and sustainability of the IMI portfolio in KSA.
• Standardize Policies and Procedures & improve MCF within Novartis IMI KSA through:

• Maintain the overview of Regional and Cluster activity and results to optimize the investment in Receivables and Payables, help GCC, APMA Region and the CPOs realize their risk-avoidance strategies and thereby achieve their targets.
• The role is accountable for monthly MCF reporting, identify gaps, define, and implement remediation actions. Enhance understanding and awareness of the topic within the cluster
• Lead and follow up closely on Productivity initiatives, assess its viability.

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