Finance Rotation Program
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Novartis’ Finance Rotation Program in Basel is a three-year, permanent role that accelerates your career with hands on experience across accounting, reporting and business planning and analysis, plus dedicated training, coaching and mentoring. Start date is September 1, 2026, and the program is onsite with rotations through key finance areas. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Finance or a related field, have relevant internships, are fluent in English and benefit from German or French, and show strong quantitative skills and collaborative communication alongside a genuine interest in pharma. Apply by March 8, 2026 with a cover letter detailing motivation and availability; you must be eligible to work in Switzerland. Tip: tailor your letter to your fit, emphasize internships and cross functional collaboration, and demonstrate curiosity about multiple finance areas.
Band
Level 3
Job Description Summary
Accelerate your Finance career at Novartis through a structured early‑career program offering hands‑on experience across key Finance areas, complemented by dedicated training, coaching, and mentoring.
Job Description
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to accelerate your career in Finance! During the program you will learn and practice skills across Novartis Finance, which will include experience in operational assignments, accounting and reporting as well as business planning and analysis. Your development will be supported by professional training sessions, regular coaching and mentoring.
Start date: September 1, 2026
Duration: The program lasts 3 years. You are employed on a permanent contract from the start
Key Requirements
Recent completion of a Master’s Degree (MA/MSc), with a major in Finance / Accounting & Controlling / Life Sciences or other associated degrees with a confirmed interest in a Finance career.
Professional experience (e.g., internships) in the areas of Finance / Accounting / Financial Services.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a prerequisite, German and French are valuable assets.
Strong quantitative analytical skills and a good business sense.
Excellent people and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
A genuine interest in the pharmaceutical industry and a curiosity to discover different areas in Novartis.
Important information:
Application deadline: Sunday, March 8 end of day
Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and confirms your availability for a start on September 1, 2026. Thank you.
Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.
First interviews are planned to take place mid/late March to mid/late April.
Benefits and rewards:
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:
https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, AI Driven, Compliance And Controls, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Data Visualization, Employee Engagement, Financial And Management, Giving And Receiving Feedback, Insight Generation, Interpersonal Savvy, Managing Ambiguity, Market Understanding, Planning & Analysis, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving, Reporting, Understanding Value Drivers