About the role
Job Description Summary
At Novartis, finance is more than numbers — it is about enabling better decisions that help bring innovative medicines to patients. As a Financial Analyst, you will sit at the heart of our US-supported financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across critical processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact every day, partnering closely with Business Planning and Analysis, Procurement, and Finance teams to deliver seamless financial operations. If you enjoy building strong partnerships, improving processes, and taking pride in operational excellence, this role gives you the platform to grow while contributing to a purpose-driven organization.
Job Description
Location: Hybrid. CDMX
Key Responsibilities
- Execute end‑to‑end purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and statements of work in line with Novartis policies
- Support invoice processing, service confirmations, GR/IR resolution, and payment follow‑ups to ensure on‑time vendor payments
- Partner with Procurement to support vendor onboarding, master data updates, and ongoing vendor lifecycle needs
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including accrual preparation and invoice cut‑off activities
- Maintain accurate documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal financial controls
- Identify discrepancies and proactively collaborate with stakeholders to drive timely issue resolution
- Serve as a point of contact for operational finance queries from business stakeholders and Business Planning and Analysis partners
- Provide clear status updates and guidance to reduce rework and streamline operational interactions
- Support preparation of operational reports, trackers, and dashboards to enable visibility and informed decision‑making
- Contribute to process standardization, simplification, automation, and adherence to standard operating procedures
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in Financial Operations, FRA, BPA, or Procure‑to‑Pay environments.
Hands‑on experience with PO processing, invoicing, accruals, and reconciliation activities.
English speaking & Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.
Desired Requirements
Exposure to US finance operations or global operating models.
Working knowledge of Ariba, SAP/FICO, Mercury, and vendor portals.
Commitment to Diversity and 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, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial And Management, Market Understanding, Normalization, Planning & Analysis, Process Optimization, Reporting Compliance And Controls, Understanding Value DriversAplyr's read
Novartis is a Swiss-based global healthcare leader, known for its focus on innovative medicines and commitment to addressing patient needs through diverse roles.
What's promising
- •Novartis invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals.
- •The company offers a wide range of global career opportunities across various fields.
- •Strong focus on cutting-edge therapies, including gene therapy and AI-driven solutions.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact the speed of drug approval and market entry.
- •High competition in the pharmaceutical industry requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Novartis
- •Novartis has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, setting it apart in the healthcare sector.
- •The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across its global operations.
- •Novartis is a leader in digital transformation within pharmaceuticals, integrating AI and data science.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. It focuses on innovative medicines, generics, and eye care.
