FP & A Manager, 12 month temporary contract dfm)

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!

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the implementation and integration of Sandoz financial reporting systems and tools in alignment with global standards and processes. Acting as a key business partner to the Head of Finance at the site IT and the Global Finance STO (Sandoz Technical Operations) team the role drives value creation manages risks and costs supports planning cycles and ensures the highest level of financial compliance.

Success will be achieved through close collaboration with Global Operations Finance teams including STO Development and FRA Operations ensuring seamless connectivity between site-level activities and global reporting and planning frameworks.

Major accountabilities:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the monitoring and analysis of site financial performance including key KPIs and proactively identify risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.

Integration Leadership

• Drive the smooth integration of financial systems processes and teams collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and delivering robust reporting and modeling for combined entities.

Budgeting Forecasting & Long-Term Planning

• Own and oversee the annual budgeting process rolling forecasts and long-range financial planning ensuring alignment with global standards and STO objectives.

Advanced Financial Modeling

• Design and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives investment decisions and scenario planning for both site and global stakeholders.

Global Reporting & Insights

• Develop consolidate and present high-quality financial reports and dashboards to Global Finance STO and the Large Molecules Platform ensuring transparency and actionable insights.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to Sandoz financial compliance standards and governance frameworks. Act as a senior liaison for site and global finance in managing relationships with external auditors and key stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:
What youll bring to the role:

• University Degree in Economics / Business Administration / Engineering; MBA desirable

• Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is essential

• >7 years experience in FP&A and/or controlling in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is desirable

• Experience in leadership roles advantageous

*with potential for longer term opportunity in Toulouse France.

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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