Financial Analyst

About the role

Supports financial performance management and business decision-making for DPM US through planning, analysis, performance reporting, and preparation of close inputs. The role helps translate business priorities into actionable financial plans, provides visibility to risks and opportunities, and supports alignment between operational drivers, consolidated results, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance partner supporting business decision-making across DPM US by providing structured analysis, insights, and financial guidance to stakeholders at Novo Nordisk
• Partner with stakeholders to align financial plans with business priorities, operational objectives, and resource allocation decisions within areas of responsibility
• Support development of annual budget, contributing to AB / RE / LE, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans for DPM US in collaboration with Finance, FP&A, and business stakeholders
• Contribute to consolidated financial performance reporting and analysis for DPM US, ensuring consistency, high-quality analyses, reconciliations, transparency, and reliable decision support
• Prepare inputs for month-end close and ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial data submissions in line with reporting requirements
• Support monthly and quarterly performance reviews by preparing relevant financial and operational analyses for business discussions and follow-up actions
• Perform variance analysis versus AB, RE and LE, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities for discussion with the business
• Support linkage between operational drivers, capacity assumptions, and financial outcomes across the Product Supply value chain
• Contribute to financial modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity assessments to support informed business and investment decisions
• Evaluate investment opportunities and business cases using robust financial analyses with a consolidated DPM US perspective and driven by ROI-focused decision-making across the organization
• Ensure disciplined capital allocation and follow-up on investment performance across DPM US operations
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and governance requirements within scope at Novo Nordisk
• Support audit processes, documentation requirements, and management reporting activities related to performance management and decision support
• Drive improvements in reporting, forecasting, and analysis processes to strengthen decision support and performance visibility
• Contribute to effective collaboration across Finance, operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders at Novo Nordisk
• Support automation and standardization of Finance processes and deliverables, including closer alignment with FP&A best practices
• Contribute to effective collaboration across Finance, operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders at Novo Nordisk
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience within Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering required
• In lieu of Master's Degree with three (3) years of experience, may consider a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience within Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering required
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions required
• Strong expertise in Financial planning and forecasting, Performance management, Financial modeling and business case development, Investment and portfolio analysis, Management reporting, and Cost management and resource allocation required
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities required
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills required
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Experience from pharmaceutical, life science, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries preferred
• Experience supporting complex global organizations and matrix structures preferred
• Strong understanding of value chain economics and operational finance preferred
• Experience with SAP, Copilot etc preferred
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives preferred
• Strong business judgment, integrity, and accountability, with the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic and complex environment required
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across functions required
• Continuous improvement mindset, agility, and resilience, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience within Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering required
• In lieu of Master's Degree with three (3) years of experience, may consider a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience within Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering required
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions required
• Strong expertise in Financial planning and forecasting, Performance management, Financial modeling and business case development, Investment and portfolio analysis, Management reporting, and Cost management and resource allocation required
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities required
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills required
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Experience from pharmaceutical, life science, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries preferred
• Experience supporting complex global organizations and matrix structures preferred
• Strong understanding of value chain economics and operational finance preferred
• Experience with SAP, Copilot etc preferred
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives preferred
• Strong business judgment, integrity, and accountability, with the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic and complex environment required
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across functions required
• Continuous improvement mindset, agility, and resilience, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results required