Business Planning Manager - Commercial

Band Level 4   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Argentina, Buenos Aires About the Role At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives, and data-driven decision-making is essential to achieving that purpose. As a Business Planning Manager, you will act as a strategic finance business partner, providing insightful analysis, forecasting expertise, and performance management support that enable leadership teams to make informed decisions. You will leverage financial and operational data, challenge business assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and promote automation and AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic priorities and help shape the future of planning and performance management within Novartis.   Job Description ​ Maintain, monitor, and challenge key performance indicators to ensure alignment with strategic and operational objectives  Monitor business performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and early warning signals that support informed decision-making and resource allocation  Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable analysis to support monthly business reviews, forecasting activities, and strategic planning discussions  Ensure the integrity, completeness, and quality of financial and operational data used throughout budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles  Develop executive presentations, performance reports, and financial summaries that combine quantitative analysis with compelling business storytelling  Promote automation, standardization, and AI-enabled ways of working to improve efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and reporting quality  Partner with business leaders to support performance management, financial planning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives    Essential Requirements    University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.  Minimum 8+ years of experience in business planning, finance business partnering, auditing with strong business exposure, or related finance functions.  Strong understanding of local macroeconomic dynamics and their impact on business performance and operational finance.  Proven experience managing P&L performance, resource allocation decisions, and delivering reliable, accurate forecasts and financial insights.  Fluency in both English and Spanish with strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.  Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level presentations with compelling storytelling, transforming complex financial and operational information into clear, concise, and actionable insights tailored to diverse audiences.  Strong business acumen and numerical aptitude, with the ability to anticipate risks, evaluate opportunities, develop scenario-based analyses, and support strategic decision-making through effective resource allocation recommendations.  Advanced analytical skills with experience transforming complex data into actionable business recommendations.  Comfortable working in agile, digital environments with a strong focus on automation, standardization, continuous improvement, and AI-enabled ways of working.    Desirable Requirements    Experience implementing AI-enabled solutions, automation initiatives, or advanced analytics projects within finance or business planning functions  Knowledge of modern planning, reporting, and visualization tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Qlik, or similar platforms  Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion    Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.    Skills Desired Critical Thinking, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Insight Generation, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Process Optimization