Cash Management Specialist

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Cash Management Specialist based in Prague, working in a hybrid setting. You will help optimize cash positions and maintain effective liquidity across Novartis entities, supporting accurate forecasting, bank accounting and reconciliation. You will work closely with Treasury, the In-House Bank and local stakeholders to strengthen controls, improve processes and drive greater automation and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize cash positions and liquidity through accurate short-term cash forecasting and daily monitoring.
• Manage daily cash forecasting with country teams and key stakeholders, strengthening data collection and controls.
• Oversee bank accounting, reconciliations, closing balances, overdraft facilities, fees and banking conditions.
• Coordinate cash management structures and banking requirements with Group Treasury, the In-House Bank and other stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality cash management master data and support bank account, banking system and approval workflows.
• Strengthen compliance with Novartis financial controls, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and technology adoption across cash management processes.

Required profile

• Experience in cash management, treasury operations, bank accounting or financial operations.
• Strong understanding of cash forecasting, liquidity management, bank reconciliation and financial controls.
• Ability to analyze financial data and turn findings into practical recommendations and process improvements.
• Experience coordinating with finance, treasury, banking and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Ability to spot improvement opportunities and support automation and process simplification.

Required skills

• Cash forecasting and liquidity management
• Bank reconciliation and bank accounting
• Financial controls and reporting
• Stakeholder coordination

What we offer

• Base salary range of 580,230 to 1,077,570 CZK, with a possible performance-based bonus.
• Monthly pension contribution matching your own contribution up to 3% of gross monthly base salary.
• Risk life insurance fully covered by Novartis.
• 5 weeks of holiday per year and 4 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Employee cafeteria benefit worth 17,500 CZK per year and meal vouchers of 105 CZK per working day.
• Public transport allowance, multi-sport card and employee share purchase plan.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.