Finance Lead Supply Chain (d/f/m)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path unique opportunities will present themselves both professionally and personally. Join us the future is ours to shape!

As Finance Lead Supply Chain you will provide strategic financial leadership for the global Supply Chain (S&SC) organization by partnering with senior Supply Chain and Finance leaders to drive operational excellence enable data-driven decision-making and support Sandozs long-term growth. You will act as a key member of the Global SC Leadership Team with end-to-end financial oversight spanning inventory management warehousing & distribution freight and performance management while championing productivity financial discipline and strategic alignment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Strategic Finance Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Global Head of Supply Chain and STO leadership driving strategic financial planning performance management and investment decisions across the end-to-end value chain.

• Executive-Level Reporting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning budgeting forecasting and long-range planning processes for global SC. Provide high-quality financial insights to support executive decision-making and scenario analysis.

• Ownership of Supply Chain Financial KPIs: Drive financial accountability for key metrics including inventory turns working capital warehousing & distribution (W&D) costs freight efficiency and material write-offs. Challenge the status quo to continuously improve financial performance and resilience.

• Leadership of Operational Excellence & Productivity Initiatives: Spearhead initiatives to improve supply chain productivity streamline reporting processes and deliver sustainable cost improvements through cross-functional collaboration and financial analytics.

• Transformation & Benchmarking Leadership: Lead financial aspects of supply chain transformation programs including digital finance initiatives and external/internal benchmarking to shape world-class practices in Sandoz operations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: Engage proactively with senior leaders across Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement and Finance to align on performance targets and drive cross-functional outcomes.

• Governance & Risk Management: Ensure strong financial governance compliance and risk oversight across the SC footprint with a focus on transparency accountability and integrity in all financial reporting.

• Talent Development & Team Leadership: Mentor develop and empower finance professionals within the SC finance network. Foster a culture of continuous improvement agility and leadership at all levels.

What youll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in Economics/BA/Engineering/MBA

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

• Minimum 10 years experience in a senior finance leadership role supporting global supply chain or manufacturing operations.

• Strong track record in strategic business partnering financial planning & analysis and performance management.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects or transformation programs in a matrixed organization.

• High level of business acumen analytical rigor and change leadership.

Why Sandoz

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz a leader in this sector provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100 countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities production sites new acquisitions and partnerships we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost high-quality medicines sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful flexible-hybrid careers where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message

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