• Drives overall risk knowledge through the organization via credit committees
• Proactively challenges the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations to the credit committee
• Takes swift action when risk changes to minimize bad debt losses
• Defines collection strategies for a group of collectors and portfolios that maximizes cash flow
• Effectively coordinates proper cash forecast and change management for payment process
• Performs regular credit risk assessments in accordance with perceived risk and Novartis guidelines
• Coordinates collection, cash management and payment members to generate the most value added from the synergies created by having the O2C & TCM members under its umbrella
• Supports that all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, documented, and implemented in line with Novartis standards and consistent with best practices.
• Ensures application of agreed Novartis control procedures and actively supports to deliver SOX certification
• Manages a diverse team (on/ off-shore) in a collaborative manner creating a high-performing organization

Essential Requirements:

• Education (minimum/desirable):University level degree in Business Administration/ Economics/Finance or Chartered Accountant / MBA desirable
• Languages: Fluent in English, French an asset

• Experience: 8-10 years of experience
• Proven record of successfully managing projects driving performance (e.g. ERP implementation)
• Excellent communication skills, leadership exposure Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization