Sr. Finance Lead

Senior BD Finance Lead, Strategic Finance

Strategic Finance – Finance, Legal & Global Solutions

Bagsværd, Denmark

Are you motivated by the opportunity to support our Executive Management team in evaluating and analysing Merger & Acquisition (M&A) opportunities and other major strategic decisions? Do you want to be part of further developing our Strategic Finance department? Then this is your chance to join Strategic Finance as our new Senior BD Finance Lead.

Your new role

In the role of Senior BD Finance Lead, you will be responsible for driving and preparing parts of the financial valuation and analysis process for selected business development projects. You will secure involvement and collaboration with functional specialist areas across the Finance organisation, as well as with Business Development, where you will act as the point of entry for stakeholders across the business. You will have the opportunity to impact and lead the continued development of financial models, tools, and processes relevant for the financial evaluation of business development opportunities.

Your new department

You will join Strategic Finance, a team of 8 employees within Business Finance, working on external business development opportunities as well as driving broader strategic resource allocation discussions and financial decision-making support to Senior and Executive Management.

Strategic Finance works closely together with our Global Business Development organisation in developing and maturing the financial and commercial assessments of various opportunities covering e.g. in-licensing, M&A, commercial collaborations and alliances. Focus is additionally on supporting Senior Stakeholders with in-depth financial analysis and clear recommendations on major strategic decisions in Novo Nordisk.

The atmosphere in Strategic Finance is informal and builds on a strong team spirit, so if you are ready to walk the extra mile to secure your own development, and the development of the department, while holding on to your good sense of humour, you are the kind of person we are looking for.

Your skills & qualifications

To thrive and succeed in this role, you should have:

• A master’s degree within business, finance, or economics
• 4-6 years of experience in financial planning or consultancy
• Solid financial understanding and great analytical skills allowing you to perform financial analysis and to collaborate with colleagues in Finance and across line of business
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate with large groups and Senior Stakeholders
• As the role requires you to have strong business understanding, you preferably have insights into the pharmaceutical value chain, and you are expected to invest significant amount of time in getting a deep understanding of the Novo Nordisk value chain and the external environment we are operating within

On a personal level, you are proactive, curious and have a flair for driving projects and processes autonomously with several cross-functional stakeholders.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651.000,00 DKK to 956.900,00 DKK corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

More information

You are welcome to contact Christian Okholm Brandt, Senior Director, at crio@novonordisk.com if you have questions about the role. Be advised Christian will not support queries about your recruitment status – Christian will only answer questions about the role.

Deadline
14th of June 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please submit yours as soon as possible.

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 in your CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.