CFO, Colombia

Job Description Summary

As CFO youll be at the heart of shaping Novartis financial future in Colombia. This is a high-impact leadership role where your strategic vision and financial acumen will drive long-term growth operational excellence and cross-functional alignment. Youll lead budgeting forecasting and performance management while influencing key stakeholders and guiding the organization through transformation and innovation. If youre passionate about making bold decisions and building high-performing teams this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark.

Job Description

Location: Bogota Colombia
Relocation Support: This role is based in Bogota Colombia.

Major Accountabilities

• Lead strategic financial planning and ensure alignment across all business units
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes to support long-term growth
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions when needed
• Oversee compliance risk management and internal/external audit processes
• Develop and enforce financial procurement and control policies company-wide
• Build and lead high-performing finance teams across the region
• Conduct market analysis to set competitive financial benchmarks and goals

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience leading finance functions in large complex organizations
• Strong strategic decision-making and long-term planning capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance audits and financial controls
• Effective leadership in developing high-performing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Fluency in English and in Spanish with strong business and financial reporting proficiency
• Complete graduation in Economics or a co-related area.

Skills Desired

Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders Coaching Corporate Governance Decision Support Effective Communications Financial And Management Reporting Market Understanding Pmi (Post-Merger Integration) Resource Allocation Strategic Decision Making