Associate II - Finance

Department – Finance GBS
 

Are you passionate about finance and cash management? Do you want to work in a dynamic and global environment? Join us as a Cash Allocation & Open Items Specialist at Novo Nordisk and help us manage our cash allocation and open items. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

About the department
Finance GBS, established in 2007, is now a robust Organisation with over 600 full-time employees. We are responsible for supporting Sourcing Analytics, Procurement to Payment, Record to Report, Financial Planning & Analytics, Process and Digital Excellence, and Commercial Analytics for all Novo Nordisk affiliates/countries. Our primary mission is to consistently deliver exceptional service to our stakeholders and enhance the value of our processes. The job is based at our headquarters, where we foster a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere.

The position
As a Cash Allocation & Open Items Specialist, you will:
You will join our Global Order-to-Cash area and help bridging the system and processes between IT and affiliate and work together within our Global O2C area. 
The role we are hiring for is for Cash Allocation & Open items Specialist and we need you to help us to manage the Cash allocation / Open items. We will provide you the necessary training to be able to fill the role. Looking into the future we see other exciting challenges where you can build your competences within the area of IT, business, finance, processes and systems e.g. optimizing automatic postings of incoming payments. 
The tasks will include:

• Allocation of cash for individual associate. Follow-up on remittance advice and work with affiliate on posting
• Do ME related activities for closing of account and ensuring we close ME on time. Do not miss out on the ME cash activities and ensure allocations are done and completed on time across all regions and countries. 
• Control checks – ensure we are in compliance and proper controls are in place to drive the right outcomes 
• Work with multiple different stakeholders on Recon activities and identifying / Closing disputes with customers to receive the cash.
• Check email output quality and how we communicate with the customer / Affiliate.

Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Prior experience in cash application, credit control, or collections.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools (e.g., accounting software, SAP ECC).
• Understanding of financial principles and credit management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Persistence, patience, and a customer-focused approach. Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
• Interest and understanding of IT set-up (we currently use SAP ECC but plan to upgrade to SAP S/4 Hana). Open to working across many cultures and time zones.

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.
 

Contact
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Deadline
31st December 2024.

Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations 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 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.