Novartis

Finance Graduate Program Associate

Dubai Full time

Job Description Summary

We are welcoming UAE National Talents to apply for our Novartis Emiratization Program which is a 12-month program that will provide you with real world experience that will allow you to put your theoretical learning into practice.


 

Job Description

Job Description

 

To support FP&A & FRA Manager/Country Operations Teams in delivering superior financial and sales performance by:

·        Gaining understanding of the business and operational model, sales channels, therapy areas and brands

·        Providing visibility to the organization and sales teams through Sales Dashboards, manage the data & periodical updates

·        Supporting Gross to Net Sales process and month-end closing for sales reduction accruals, reconciling periodically to ensure sufficient balance

·        Closely collaborating with Finance, Country Operations and Supply Chain teams

·        Following up closely any price changes/additions and update price lists accordingly

·        Help develop slides for performance discussions with management team during budget cycles

·        Support the FRA team with the external Audits (KPMG).

·        Following up on the source to pay optimization actions and attending the weekly calls.

·        Monitoring the MENA FRA KPIs and work closely with the FRA team on the accruals revisions and closing checks.

• Go through a thorough onboarding and understanding of Novartis’ different functions including but not limited to Sales & Marketing, Medical, Value & Access as well as support functions.

• Participate and lead key projects across the organization.

• Build your management skills.

Successful completion of the 12 months program gives the Emirati talents an opportunity to apply

to permanent roles within the organization.

 

 

Eligible applicants:

 

UAE National, holding a UAE Family Book and have received a Bachelor’s Degree in the past 3 years and are passionate to join an organization that promotes an unbossed, diverse and flexible working environment.

 

 

 

What Does Work at Novartis Look Like?

 

•We are a diverse group of 200+ associates across the Gulf region, with more than 30 nationalities.
• We offer flexible working conditions with a hybrid working model which allows you to work from home during the working week.
• We have an inspired, curious and unbossed working environment led with integrity.
• We promote personal growth and career development opportunities

Education:

·         Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Accounting degree qualification

Experience:      

·         0-3 years of Finance experience, preferably in an MNC. 

 

 


 

Skills Desired