Business Planning and Analysis Manager at Novartis · Mexico…

Business Planning and Analysis Manager Location: INSURGENTES Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Mexico City, Insurgentes Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Insurgentes. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. About the Role At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives, and data-driven decision-making is at the heart of that journey. As a Business Planning and Analysis Manager, you will serve as a trusted finance business partner, providing strategic insights that enable business leaders to make informed decisions and deliver sustainable growth. You will leverage advanced analytics, financial planning expertise, and innovative AI-powered solutions to drive forecasting accuracy, improve business performance, and identify opportunities that create value. Job Description Partner with business leaders to deliver actionable financial insights and strategic decision support Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes to support business objectives and resource allocation Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions Monitor business results through reporting and early-warning indicators to drive proactive decision-making Evaluate investments, projects, and business cases through robust financial analysis and profitability assessments Drive forecast accuracy improvements by ensuring data integrity and delivering value-added recommendations Champion process optimization, reporting automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and business outcomes Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis within a complex organization Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and effectively partner with cross-functional teams Experience supporting strategic planning, investment evaluations, and performance management processes Fluent English communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences is a must. Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with an understanding of commercial and financial value drivers Experience leveraging artificial intelligence, data visualization, and business intelligence tools to enhance forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making 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. Accessibility and Accommodation Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.mexico@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a tas.mexico@novartis.com y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders (Inactive), AI Driven (Inactive), Compliance And Controls (Inactive), Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization (Inactive), Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial And Management (Inactive), Giving And Receiving Feedback (Inactive), Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy (Inactive), Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis (Inactive), Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Reporting (Inactive), Understanding Value Drivers (Inactive)