Finance Rotation Program

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.

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.

• 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.

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
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First interviews are planned to take place mid/late March to mid/late April.

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:

Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

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 inclu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?