Senior Solution Analyst - Finance - SAC Planning & Forecasting

Sandoz is undergoing an exciting transformation as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue on this ambitious journey, we offer unique opportunities for professionals to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Solution Analyst - Finance - SAC Planning & Forecasting to support the design, implementation, and optimization of finance technology solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities leveraging SAP technologies and integrated enterprise data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements for finance planning, forecasting, and reporting solutions.

• Design end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

• Lead and support the implementation of SAP-based planning and forecasting solutions, ensuring quality delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Ensure seamless integration between SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP DataSphere, and related reporting platforms.

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts to facilitate effective collaboration and decision-making.

• Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, and quality assurance activities to validate business requirements and solution performance.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution designs, implementation plans, test results, and support materials.

• Support user training, change management initiatives, and ongoing operational support to drive business adoption and maximize value realization.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
Successful delivery of finance planning and reporting solutions, demonstrated through effective integration, stakeholder satisfaction, compliance adherence, and high-performing systems.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Essential Requirements

Education

• University Degree or Master's Degree with a focus on Finance & Accounting.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of SAP experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA.

• Hands-on expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Forecasting.

• Strong knowledge of SAP COPA/Margin Analysis and financial reporting processes.

• Experience integrating SAC with SAP BW, SAP DataSphere, BDC, and SAP S/4HANA environments.

• Proven experience in requirements analysis, solution design, and implementation management within large-scale transformation programs.

• Strong background in testing, quality assurance, documentation, and stakeholder management.

• Experience working within regulatory, GxP, and data integrity compliance frameworks.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.

• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable technology solutions.

Languages

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry environments.

• Knowledge of enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance management best practices across global organizations.

You'll Receive

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

• Access to continuous learning and professional development programs.

• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.

• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global healthcare industry. In 2024, Sandoz delivered more than 900 million patient treatments across over 100 countries. While we are proud of this achievement, our ambition is to do even more.

Through continued investments in development capabilities, manufacturing sites, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships, we are creating opportunities to expand access to affordable, high-quality medicines for patients worldwide.

Our success is driven by talented and ambitious colleagues who thrive in an open, collaborative, and agile environment. At Sandoz, diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and personal growth is supported through meaningful and flexible career opportunities.

Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.