Vacancy for CA in Novartis

Posting Title	Financial Analyst
Division	Over The Counter
Business Unit	Over The Counter
Country	India
Work Location	Thane
Company/Legal Entity	Novartis India Limited, Hiranandani Estate, Thane
Functional Area	Finance
Job Type	Full Time
Employment Type	Regular
Job Description	Job Purpose : Financial Analyst is responsible for preparation of Budget, Monthly Reports (Qualitative & Quantitative), Latest Estimates, assisting in preparation of 5-year Strategic Plan. Key accountabilities also include financial evaluation of all major decisions with respect to investments, major spend or launch of new products. Major Accountabilities : Monthly Reporting • Develop and maintain Business Performance Tracking System (including P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow) • Identifying and measuring key performance indicators and drivers • Highlighting key performance issues and critical gaps • Prepare review reports for Business Team • Prepare Brand Profitability / Performance Statement with comments & key insights • Monitor Stock in Trade and IMS Data for OTC Portfolio • Variance Analysis Prepare and update latest estimates of monthly and annual performance • Incorporate cross-functional inputs; critically analyze to firm up forecast. • Suggest improvements thru’ implementation of Better and Cheaper and Play Above Target initiatives • Ensure forecast accuracy Responsible for Budget Preparation of the Business • Drive Sales, Advertisement and Promotion Target in collaboration with Sales and Marketing Function • Firm up functional costs with key assumptions based on inputs from respective functions • Incorporate financial impact of various improvement projects planned for implementation • Break-up of final Targets and Phasing based on Territory / Brand Potential and resource deployments in collaboration with Marketing function Continually update business team on key market information Assist in preparation and updating 5-year Strategic Plan • Adhere to Strategic Plan deadlines – continuously update same Financial evaluation (& modeling) of key initiatives • Investments • New Product Launch / Special Projects Lead Finance function in cross functional process improvement projects Work closely with FRA (Financial Reporting and Accounting Team) and SAP support team for developing reports and planning accounting activities Provide Profit and Performance forecast data for Advance Tax computation • Act as brand champion to create enthusiasm and energy on the brand by engaging with internal and external stakeholders • Lead the multi-functional team to drive alignment and closure on projects • Lead and manage external agencies (advertising, research agencies etc.) to deliver initiatives for brands in the portfolio
Minimum requirements	Education : Associate Chartered Accountant/MBA Experience: 1-2 years or Fresh CA with Industrial Trainee in FMCG Sound in Accounting Principles Strong Analytical skills Good report writing / presentation skills Working knowledge of SAP Expert user of Excel. Good working knowledge of Word & PowerPoint Click here to apply