Associate Business Analyst

Department: Finance GBS
Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Are you ready to turn financial data into insights that shape business decisions across a global healthcare leader? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration, analytics and continuous improvement come together? If so, this is your opportunity to join our Finance and Procurement GBS team in Bangalore and play a key role in supporting Novo Nordisk's International Operations. Read on and apply today for a career that changes live.

About the department:
You will be joining our Finance and Procurement Global Business Services (GBS) team in Bangalore. Established in 2007, Finance and Procurement GBS supports various finance functions for Novo Nordisk globally. As part of this role, you will be part of our Finance Operations team, which is responsible for process improvements across Finance Operations including R2R, O2C, P2P.With 180 employees based in Denmark, 300 employees in India, and globally 500 people working in finance operation, we are a strategic partner to the execution of the company’s strategy for the International Operations. The atmosphere is dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven, with a shared commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

The position
As an Associate Business Analyst – FP&A, you will play a vital role in driving financial planning, analysis and reporting that supports business decisions across Novo Nordisk. You will work closely with onshore FP&A teams and a wide range of stakeholders, providing high-quality insights and ensuring that processes run smoothly, accurately and on time.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Maintaining dashboards and reports using Excel, Alteryx, Tableau and Power BI, and developing relevant IT systems and financial models
• Owning the Weekly and Monthly CCD reports, financial system reconciliations and preparation of monthly performance presentations for business meetings
• Providing analysis on the key drivers of deviations against budget and forecast, as well as ad hoc analysis based on business needs
• Anchoring planning processes, including the Budget and Rolling Estimate cycles
• Engaging continuously with stakeholders to understand and address business needs, and securing strong collaboration between GBS and the Onshore FP&A team
• Ensuring documentation is recorded and maintained in line with corporate finance archiving guidelines and ensuring compliance with Novo Nordisk systems and policies
• Sharing better practices, acting as a Finance GBS ambassador and supporting teams within your area of responsibility and across Finance GBS
• Taking full ownership of your own development plan (IDP) and contributing to a culture of continuous learning

Qualifications
We are looking for a curious, analytical and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering high-quality finance insights.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Master's degree in Finance (or equivalent) from a well-recognised institute, with a good academic track record and strong grades
• A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant work experience in the finance domain, with a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, which will be considered an advantage
• Proficiency with PC tools and extensive knowledge of MS Office, SAP ECC and SAP BW, along with working knowledge of VBA, Tableau and Alteryx
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to col-laborate effectively across geographies and functions, and a proactive mindset to share better practices and drive continuous improvement.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world, and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them.

Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

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Deadline
10 July 2026

 
Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudu-lent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organisations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment, or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. 
 
Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

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.