Associate Director, Finance & Operations

 Finance & Operations Associate Director, Czechia

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for impacting business strategies? Are you looking for a position in a dynamic organisation where you will be closely involved with the daily operations of the affiliate, whilst also acting as a business partner to your peers on the leadership team?

We are looking for our new Associate Director of Finance & Operations to join our team in Czechia. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial success and operational excellence, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As an Associate Director of Finance & Operations (F&O), you will act as the strategic finance partner to the Czech leadership team where you will drive and implement the strategic direction for Novo Nordisk Czechia. Together with your team, you will drive key change projects for the organization and as a business partner lead Business Finance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Insights and Business Operations.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Being a trusted business partner and sparring partner to the GM and Czechia Leadership Team, ensuring proactive follow-up on performance based on solid analysis and insights.
• Translating strategy into clear goals while fostering sustainable growth, strong capabilities and high-performing teams that drive positive financial, environmental and social impact.
• Overseeing financial and tax targets, optimizing internal financial processes through shared services and outsourcing, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Leading Supply Chain Management, Order Processing and Warehousing ensure delivering of the right products to the right customer at the right time to ensure continuous patient supply.

• Being responsible for the facility, fleet & work safety and ensuring compliance with local and Group Occupational Health and Safety rules.

Qualifications

• You hold a master’s degree or equivalent in business or finance with excellent financial background
• You have several years' work experience as a leader in finance and a proven finance partnering mindset.
• Strong understanding of the Czech market and local policies and regulations (experience from pharmaceutical industry can be an advantage).
• You have proven successes in leading and inspiring people, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• We expect our candidates to be able to communicate effectively in Czech and English, discuss strategies in a way that impacts key stakeholders at executive level, building trusted relationships and driving change.

As a person, you are an effective leader able to navigate in complex, matrix environments; you excel at leading cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes. You have a strong enterprise business mindset with a can-do attitude and can translate strategy into actions with positive results. You have a proven leadership record in a complex business environment. You are a team player, embrace collaboration, and contribute to the positive attitude of your team.

About the department

You will be a member of Novo Nordisk Czechia Leadership Team and report directly to the General Manager

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, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.

Deadline

Apply before April 14th, 2026.

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.

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.