Senior Global BPA Manager Commercial CMO

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

Relocation Support: Yes

Responsibilities

About the Role

• 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
  
  

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