Export Finance Manager / Export Finance Manageress

Job ID

REQ-10072101

Date Posted: Mar 04, 2026

Location: Switzerland

Summary

Novartis Pharma Services (NPhS) plays a crucial role in making life-changing medicines accessible to patients around the globe, exporting and distributing pharmaceutical products to more than 80 countries. Our extensive network includes over 30 representation and branch offices as well as Non-Trading Legal Entities (NTLE).

We are seeking an Export Finance Manager with a strong emphasis on Technology to serve as a trusted Finance Business Partner. This role will be the primary contact for all finance-related matters across selected Export markets. You will provide essential financial guidance on commercial transactions, lead insightful contract evaluations, and ensure compliant, efficient operations within a global context. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will contribute to high-impact projects focused on technology that aim to streamline and enhance our monitoring and oversight processes. Support will also be offered in transformative initiatives, such as the implementation of SAP HANA.

Hybrid

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Finance Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for defined representation/branch offices, NTLE, and countries without a local presence, providing support for all finance matters. Collaborate with relevant functions, including Business Partner, Export Operations, Credit Management, Legal, and Supply Chain Management.
• Conduct sales recognition assessments and validate provisions for sales reductions and deferrals against the established commercial contractual terms.
• Review commercial and service contracts, creating Accounting Position Papers (APP) or Accounting Position Memos (APM) as needed. Follow up with Legal, Technical Accounting, and Export Countries to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Resolve accounting and reporting issues, ensuring alignment among respective functions.
• Contribute to drastically simplifying Export business processes by supporting the current SAP HANA/LDC project and actively developing Monitoring and Oversight tools using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agent).

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant degree (e.g., Finance & Accounting or Business).
• Proficiency in English is required—both spoken and written; additional languages are an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting or controlling, ideally within a commercial and/or export business context.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agent).
• Ability to deliver projects and foster harmonized, efficient processes across multiple functions and departments using Citizen Development technologies (Microsoft Power Platform).
• Experience in preparing financial presentations for Senior Leadership.
• Proficiency in navigating complex environments, translating complexity into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong business acumen and experience in business partnering.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are dedicated to establishing an exceptional, inclusive work environment with diverse teams that mirror the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to collaborating with individuals and providing reasonable accommodations. If you require assistance due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the recruitment process, please send an email to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com detailing your request and contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis:

Helping individuals affected by disease and their families involves more than just innovative science. It requires a community of intelligent, passionate people like you—collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about our culture.

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Division

Finance

Business Unit

Finance

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C024 (FCRS = CH024) Novartis Pharma Services AG

Functional Area

Audit & Finance

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Position Title

Export Finance Manager - Technology

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