Summer Intern, Financial Planning

Job description

Job Description

A health care company with global reach. A product pipeline filled to the brim. A team committed to scientific advancement. Think what's possible.
Novartis and its associated companies are always looking for talented employees globally. We are engaged in advance preparation for potential position openings. Submit your CV/resume now to join our talent pool for the position described below. Please note that you are not applying for a current vacancy, but are submitting your CV/resume for consideration for future, possible opportunities. We look forward to receiving your information

- Assist in month end, forecasting, and planning presentations, including maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and cross checking
-Prepare variances analysis and associated presentation slides to assist effectively communicating financial results
-Assist in the collection of various financial data support from broader finance team
-Assist in the planning process, including the planning calendar and key deliverable planning
-Assisting and completing in ad hoc financial requests
-Assist in cost forecasting and tracking

Novartis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Desired profile

Minimum requirements

•Consolidation and analysis – LF2/TGT 2018
-Collect input from Commercial BPA, Franchise and Key Account Management Teams to come with product / customer / channel sales for LF2/TGT 2018
-Prepare reference document including demand plan, average sell-out and aver-age sell-in
-Consolidate input from Franchises and KAMs to “roll-up” the numbers
-Help coordinate the internal target setting process to ensure timely delivery of numbers
-Present key findings / observations and improvement ideas from the target setting process at the end of internship

•Ensure forecast data is loaded in various systems accurately and timely
-Assist in consolidating data in local TM1
-Assist in loading LF2/TGT 2018 in division BPC

•Assist with various ad hoc analysis

•Professional, dependable and motivated worker

•Integrity and the ability to treat information in a confidential manner

•Proactive and good communication skills

•Business background and some level of Microsoft office programs (knowledge of excel is important)
1.Academic background / Finance
2.GPA 3.0 or above
3.Strong excel skill is desired. Experience in tools such as Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) is preferable
4.Ability work cross functionally
5.Strong project management skills