Fra Head

**Summary**:
Location: Rueil-Malmaison, France #LI-Hybrid

Novartis France is an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company, specializing in the research, development and commercialization of innovative medicines. As part of our growing activities, we are looking for a Head FRA on a permanent contract for our headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison (92). As the Head FRA you will lead the FRA function within an important country across divisions and will be accountable for the end-to-end service delivery to all Novartis divisions.

**About the Role**:
**Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**:

- Manage the execution of regional/global accounting strategies and standards for your area of the organization, while overseeing the management and development of teams of experienced FRA professionals.
- Lead the development and implementation of financial reporting processes and systems across the Region, including tax, inventory, corporate control, payment, and purchasing data, and manage large-scale business process change initiatives.
- Lead the implementation of risk management processes (e.g., early identification of potential impairment issues or P&L impacts of changes in accounting standards) and ensure the existence and use of adequate risk management tools.
- Lead the business in managing FRA performance, monitor results against set objectives, and take corrective measures when required.
- Manage the preparation and communications related to external and internal audit meetings to ensure smooth and efficient interactions.
- Ensure compliance with daily accounting procedures, develop and support standardized reporting processes, and deliver focused analysis of financial information (monthly, quarterly, and annual data) according to business needs.
- Manage the correct and timely implementation of Financial, Reporting, and Accounting processes, standards, and policies (e.g., Tax policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, and Novartis Financial Control Manual (NFCM)) and ensure adherence/compliance.

**What you’ll bring to the role**:
**Essential criteria**:

- University degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Finance
- Strong experience in FRA topics within a large multinational corporation and/or a Big 4 firm, with knowledge of FRA methods and overall tax regulations
- Proven capabilities in Financial & Data Analysis - Technically Savvy
- Solid experience in Finance (Accounting / Controlling / Business Planning & Analysis)
- Fluency in French and English

**Desirable criteria**:

- Experience in direct and indirect leadership across functions and geographies

**Your benefits in joining Novartis**:

- Attractive salary range
- Annual bonus
- Strong focus on your career development
- A “Quality of Work Life” approach, allowing you to propose improvements to your daily work environment
- Special attention to your work-life balance, with options such as remote working, annualized part-time arrangements, and parental leave
- Comprehensive social coverage for you and your family
- 27 days of paid vacation plus at least 14 RTT days per year
- Various employee recognition programs

Division

Finance

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

France

Site

Paris Headquarter (Novartis Pharma S.A.S.)

Company / Legal Entity

FR12 (FCRS = FR012) Novartis Pharma S.A.S.

Functional Area

Audit & Finance

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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