Business Manager - Marketing Production (Contract)

About the Role

This temporary contract position is offered through Magnit Global, providing services to Novartis as the end client. Although you will not be a direct employee of Novartis and thus not eligible for their employee benefits, this role allows you to contribute to an organization impacting a tenth of the world's population.

Position Overview

The Business Manager will be responsible for managing financial and operational tasks related to the internal marketing production team. Key aspects include budgeting, reporting, analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and adept at cross-team collaboration to enhance the efficiency and impact of marketing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the marketing production team budget, aligning it with strategic objectives and financial goals.
• Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with finance and other departments for accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
• Generate detailed reports on team performance, project status, and budget usage.
• Create engaging presentations using PowerPoint and Power BI to inform senior management and stakeholders.
• Analyze data to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Deliver clear communications of complex financial and operational information to non-financial audiences.
• Coordinate multiple marketing projects to ensure timely, within-scope, and on-budget delivery.
• Work with teams to define project objectives, requirements, and success benchmarks.
• Apply project management best practices and tools to optimize workflows and drive efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience managing budgets, preferably within marketing or production environments.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities utilizing Power BI and advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Effective presentation skills capable of simplifying complex data.
• Basic project management experience handling concurrent projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to foster collaborative relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or creative production settings.
• Professional project management (e.g., PMP) or financial management certifications.

Additional Information

• Weekly workload is 37.5 hours.
• Position follows a hybrid work model.
• Contract duration is 12 months with a required start date of 21 July 2026.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Novartis Group of Companies is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally protected grounds.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and selection process upon request through Magnit.