Job description summary
lead the financial controls & compliance (fc&c) function across the lacan region and ngsc mexico, ensuring strategic alignment with global standards while driving operational excellence, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders, embedding a culture of compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
job description
location: hybrid. Cdmx
your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* translate global fc&c strategy into actionable regional initiatives across lacan and ngsc mexico.
* serve as the regional ambassador for compliance, risk, and control, ensuring alignment with novartis financial control manual (nfcm), sox, and finance core and financial policies.
* represent fc&c in regional leadership forums and cross-functional governance bodies.
* oversee the execution of all nfcm controls applicable for lacan in multiple processes (e.g. financial reporting, tax, inventory, etc) ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
* lead transformation initiatives, including process harmonization, automation, and risk remediation.
* drive continuous improvement initiatives for fcc and supports business process improvements.
* proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, including early detection of impairments and accounting standard changes.
* lead internal and external audit readiness, ensuring timely resolution of findings and robust control environments.
* own the nfcm control framework across the region, including matrix updates, transitions, and stakeholder communication.
* manage and develop a high-performing team of fccs professionals across multiple geographies.
* foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and talent development.
* collaborate with regional fra, regional cfo, fra heads, senior leaders into nocc and in country to align on priorities, share insights, and co-create solutions.
* support strategic initiatives such as deconsolidation, organizational redesign, and business continuity planning.
minimum requirements:
work experience:
* proven leadership in financial compliance, risk management, and operational finance.
* strong project management and change leadership capabilities.
* expertise in financial systems, reporting standards, and control frameworks (e.g. Coso).
* strong financial reporting knowledge and frameworks (e.g. Ifrs, nam).
* people management experience.
skills:
* maintains focus and composure under pressure, adapting quickly to change and setbacks.
* anticipates challenges and aligns financial control efforts with long-term business goals.
* builds trust and alignment across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
* communicates effectively across languages and cultures to foster collaboration.
* analyzes complex issues and makes timely, well-informed decisions.
* inspires and develops high-performing teams through accountability and support.
languages:
* fluent english & spanish
* portuguese is a plus
commitment to diversity and inclusion
novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teamsrepresentative of the patients and communities we serve.
accessibility and accommodation:
novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Pleaseincludethejobrequisitionnumber in yourmessage.
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novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
skills desired
ability to influence key stakeholders, building effective teams, compliance and controls, critical thinking, e2e process view, financial accounting, financial and management reporting, resilience, tax, understanding value drivers #j-18808-ljbffr