Senior Global BPA Manager Commercial CMO

Job Description Summary

Step into a high-impact role where your financial expertise will shape the future of Novartis’ Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO). As the Senior Global BPA Manager Commercial CMO (m/f/d), you’ll be the strategic anchor for financial planning and analysis across a global network generating over €1.4 billion in sales. You will be driving major business cases and will be involved in 3rd Party negotiations; your work will directly influence key decisions and partnerships. This is your opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic, fast-paced environment - where your insights, leadership, and precision will make a measurable difference.

Location: Barcelona, Spain & Ljubljana, Slovenia #LI-Hybrid

Relocation Support: Yes

 

Job Description

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                

• Deliver high-quality FP&A processes including Closing, Outlook, and Budget across the CDMO network of more than 18 sites, ensure consistency and transparency

• Lead and manage the global CDMO Finance Calendar with precision and foresight

• Drive financial support for strategic projects, negotiations, and reconciliations

• Present financial data clearly & confidently in external discussions / negotiations

• Support business development through sales simulations and capacity-based targeting

• Partner closely with CDMO leadership to provide actionable financial insights

• Implement and optimize data structures, automation, and digital tools for FP&A

Essential for the role:

• 8-12 years finance experience

• Outstanding communication & presentation skills

• Strong level of seniority, speak-up mindset

• Very experienced in stakeholder management

• Tech Ops understanding

• Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking

• Sound finance and accounting background

• Proven result-orientation

• Strong project management skills

• Ideal: Global FP&A and/ or Commercial experience

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

 

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Building Effective Teams, Capital Allocation, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Financial And Management Reporting, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Pmi (Post-Merger Integration), Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Understanding Value Drivers