Senior FRA Specialist
Novartis · Prague, Czech Republic
Salary Range:
Kč808,381.00 - Kč1,501,279.00
Job Description Summary
About the role:
To support the business within a country with complex analysis, reporting, forecasts etc. (typically very large to large revenue) and provide expert advice within a core FRA process/ area/ technology
Job Description
Key Requirements:
- Ensure the operational conversion of the Finance strategic goals within a dedicated area of the business & supervise the performance and development of a small team of FRA specialists.
- Ensures the integrity, viability, and interoperability of financial reporting processes (Actuals, Budgets and Latest Estimates) and systems, including tax, inventory, corporate controls, and payment and purchasing data.
- Manage and operate the basic reporting processes for actuals and forecasts to agreed quality and fast close timeline.
- Provide financial accounting services and data in a timely and accurate manner, including fixed assets, cash activities and divestment activities; ensures appropriate information is provided to relevant individuals and external bodies.
- Manage audit reporting processes and support compliance for various tax related reports (i.e.: VAT, corporate tax, employee tax); provide necessary data to internal and external authorities.
- Manage and automate the provision of routine information to local users from SAP and BW, and perform ‘super user’ responsibilities for Finance and Controlling modules in SAP.
- Supervise the development and maintenance of current reporting systems (SAP, BW, Excel); integrate other requirements and the changing needs of the organization so that processes to report actuals, budgets, latest estimates and mid-range plans are met cost effectively and responsively.
- Prepares ad-hoc and routine ‘accounting / management’ information and quality financial analysis in order to support global and organization’s requirements.
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
- Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business discipline.
- Proven experience in financial accounting, reporting, or record-to-report processes within a global organization.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and month-end closing activities.
- Experience analyzing complex financial data and translating findings into actionable business insights.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in an international environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
Desirable Requirements:
- Prior GL/R2R and reporting exposure; strong presentation and cross-functional stakeholder engagement skills;
- Adaptability, resilience, and a demonstrated openness to feedback and continuous learning.
Skills Desired
Building High Performance Team, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Accounting, Financial Management Reporting, Key Driver Analysis (KDA), People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Influence