Our Novartis Information Security Centre continues to evolve. As part of our continued evolution we are looking for an Associate Director, Software Asset Management to join our Software Asset Management group!
Novartis is continuously reshaping its business portfolio through merger, acquisition and divestment activities that directly impact Software costs, assets and license compliance. In this role, you'll assess, evaluate, monitor and report the financial/operational impact on the software costs, SW assets and licenses compliance resulting from the M&A and divestment activities.
If you're experienced in Software Asset Management and are excited at the prospect of supporting Novartis's ability to positively impact on patient's lives by working in the most efficient and effective way possible, then why not apply today!
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Being the single point of contact and the SAM business partner for the M&A department and key business leaders. Assessing, evaluating, and reporting to/with the M&A key business leaders on:
Novartis is continuously reshaping its business portfolio through merger, acquisition and divestment activities that directly impact Software costs, assets and license compliance. In this role, you'll assess, evaluate, monitor and report the financial/operational impact on the software costs, SW assets and licenses compliance resulting from the M&A and divestment activities.
If you're experienced in Software Asset Management and are excited at the prospect of supporting Novartis's ability to positively impact on patient's lives by working in the most efficient and effective way possible, then why not apply today!
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Being the single point of contact and the SAM business partner for the M&A department and key business leaders. Assessing, evaluating, and reporting to/with the M&A key business leaders on:
- Software license requirements, both financial/operational, of acquired entities and for developing, implementing and coordinating with M&A the licenses cost allocation model and the associated TSA charging model for divestments
- Financial reports, analyzing financial data, monitoring internal controls and evaluating and managing license compliance risk
- Financial/operational impact on the SW costs, assets and licenses compliance on- premise and cloud-based for pre and post M&A activity
- Definition of the M&A reporting framework, and working with service provider to set up and enhance SAM reporting
- SAM budgeting, LO, LF2 and other financial reporting processes including controlling activities
- Collaborating with IT functions, sourcing and finance to assess their detailed reporting needs, then mapping needs back to existing Software Asset Management reporting systems (Aspera SmartTrack and SAM Intelligence)
- Working closely with the IT functions to ensure they have the proper reporting and knowledge to manage their Business Divisions software license compliance and spend in an effective and cost efficient manner (act as SAM BPA to the IT functions)
- Providing strategy and guidance for improvements in SAM financial/operational reporting and keep reporting relevant and up to date, make reports available to IT and business/finance functions
- Ensuring that engaged Service Provider/Development Partner meets defined SLAs and deadlines
- Aligning reporting needs with new technology usage of Novartis (i.e. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containers, virtualization)
- Supporting SW vendor audits (pre and post M&A) with relevant reports, as agreed case by case with the Head of Software Asset Management. Fully understand reporting obligations towards publishers and ensure financial impact is estimated and risk managed
- Extracting relevant license information from a variety of systems (SAM System, ERP, BW, contract DB, Finance cube, etc.)
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.
Minimum requirements
What you'll need:
Nice to have:
Why consider Novartis?
743 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2019. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
Imagine what you could do at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable education/experience
- 10+ years of business controlling experience
- Strong expertise in Software Asset Management principles and systems
- Extensive experience and excellent professional skills in the area of financial cost controlling, cost allocation, compliance, licensing and reporting
- Solid experience in finance management with sound knowledge of accounting and business controlling fundamentals with
- Proven ability to operate successfully in a matrixed organisation with ability to build and maintain relationshisp with senior busienss leaderes
- Proficiency in English (written and Oral)
Nice to have:
- Master's Degree or MBA
- Aspera SmartTrack and SAM intelligence Module knowledge
- Professional financial/accounting designation (e.g., CPA)
Why consider Novartis?
743 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2019. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
Imagine what you could do at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Division
CTS
Business Unit
TT CTS
Country
Czech Republic
Work Location
Prague
Company/Legal Entity
NOV CZE
Functional Area
Technology Transformation
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No
