Finance Partner

Are you interested in strategic resource allocation and business finance partnering? Would you like to drive the financial management of a global organization with cross-functional teams? Do you want to contribute to a good working environment and have long-term development opportunities? 

Then you might be the Finance Partner we are looking for.  

Apply now for a life-changing career!   

 
The position 

Our overall ambition is to create impact through Finance Partnering with our stakeholders by combining strong financial competencies with a solid understanding of the business in which we operate. To do this, we collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across the organization.  

 
As a Finance Partner in Development Finance, you will be responsible for the financial management and value creation of an area within the Development EVP area (R&D). 

The role entails a broad range of responsibilities, such as: 

• Financial planning, resource allocation and budgeting 

• Financial reporting to senior management and financial controlling 

• Providing input to and challenging business cases 

• Creating transparency and financial insights for decision-making 

• Collaboration and sparring with stakeholders in Development  

Furthermore, you will be involved in various projects as well as preparing ad-hoc analyses for stakeholders in both the Development organization (R&D) and in Business Finance. This is a great opportunity to get a deep understanding of the R&D value chain, get insights into the strategic priorities in R&D, interact with stakeholders across the organization, and to strengthen your finance toolbox.    
 

Qualifications 
To succeed in the role, you must have: 

• Master’s degree in business administration, economics, or similar 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in finance partnering, business controlling and/or financial controlling (additional experience is an advantage)

• Strong analytical and collaboration skills, consistently maintaining a focus on the overall purpose 

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint as a minimum, experience with other tools such as Power BI is an advantage

• Basic SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Proficiency in English 

As an individual, you demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization. You are self-motivated and can work independently.   

About the department 
Development Finance is part of Novo Nordisk Business Finance and is responsible for the financial management of the Development organization (R&D) and clinical as well as digital projects in our pipeline. When joining Development Finance, you will be part of a great team consisting of 11 dedicated employees in Denmark, supported by colleagues from Global Business Services in India.  

The atmosphere in the Development Finance team is informal and builds on a strong team spirit. We invest significant resources in developing our employees through close sparring, frequent feedback, and giving inspiring tasks and a high degree of responsibility. We make an effort to continuously improve our ways of working to ensure that we focus on the right matters and that Development Finance continues to be a great place to work. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 

 Contact  

 For more information, please contact Julie Hvam Ahlgreen at YJUA@novonordisk.com. 

Deadline 

9th of February 2025

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV. 

Kindly note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.