.56.2 million! That's the number of patients we reached through access-to-medicine approaches in 2021. We have received more product approvals in the past 12 years in the US and EU than any other healthcare company, and 21+ breakthrough therapy designations from the FDA. Today we reach almost a tenth of the world's population. Become part of our finance team specialized in the area of Global Drug Development (GDD), who help lead the way for Novartis investments in innovative medicines. Our BPAs drive performance management and its related financial planning cycles, risks and opportunities evaluations, acting as critical business partners to the global project teams for each subsection of the portfolio. We are building several of our GDD teams and have open positions for talented, trusted Business Partners, who work proactively in cross-divisional, cross-functional collaborative teams. You'll become efficient and agile by implementing best tools and optimal processes while being supported by friendly, open colleagues. As Global/Regional Finance Business Partner (BPA) you'll be responsible for activities within a country, (typically large revenue OR medium revenue) or Business Unit, a region or globally (depending on the division size), providing insightful and value-added analysis and decision support to the business leadership. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Proactively partner with internal customer groups to prepare and challenge short-term plans (Budgets, Latest Outlooks (LOs) and Latest Forecasts (LFs)) for expenses and headcount, as well as identify and communicate financial Risks and Opportunities, cost-savings and productivity initiatives associated with those plans. Support the month-end closing process by reviewing and analyzing actual costs, expense provisions and headcount reports, and taking the necessary corrective actions or adjustments before local closing. Ensure that headcount and costs are reported according to global guidance. Liaise with management, trial managers and support functions to optimize trial resource allocation and lifetime budgets: TCFs financial planning, challenging and investigating actual spend and ensuring proper follow-up on corrective actions. Responsible for refund process with HQ and balance sheet account reconciliation. Support GDD in projects or special tasks assigned, such as training, cross-country reviews, clinical trials consultancy, R&D related tax topics, etc. Report the Budget and LOs in corporate tools and systems within local and global timelines. Ensure compliance of GDD financial processes to NFCM and control risks (e.G., Tax). Drive change and innovation in day-to-day processes by providing streamlined and automated solutions, capitalizing on today's technologies (e.G., ML). 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