Senior Financial Analyst

Novo Nordisk•Clayton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads financial performance management and strategic decision support for DPM US and serves as a senior Finance advisor to business leadership at Novo Nordisk. The role is accountable for consolidated performance oversight across planning, execution, close and performance dialogue, translating financial and operational results into insights that support resource allocation and strategic choices. This position strengthens financial governance, forecasting quality and continuous improvement of reporting and decision-support processes across the organization, with direct linkage to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), business case evaluation and investment performance discussions.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience within Finance, FP&A, Business Finance, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering required
In lieu of Master's Degree with five (5) 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 seven (7) 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, 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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted Finance advisor and sparring partner to senior leaders on performance, financial outlook and strategic priorities across DPM US at Novo Nordisk
Lead the performance management cycle, including annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range planning, in close collaboration with Finance and FP&A stakeholders
Own and lead the end-to-end performance management cycle for DPM US, covering AB / RE / LE, rolling forecasts, budget and long-range planning
Act as the single point of accountability for the consolidated financial performance view of DPM US, ensuring consistency, transparency and high analytical quality across all units
Ensure high-quality performance reporting and decision support materials that translate complex financial and operational results into clear insights
Lead monthly and quarterly business performance reviews with senior stakeholders and support robust follow-up on agreed actions
Translate financial and operational results into insights, recommendations and performance dialogue that support resource allocation and business choices
Coordinate and lead month-end close and financial consolidation activities for DPM US in line with group reporting requirements
Perform advanced variance analysis and identify structural issues, emerging risks and value opportunities affecting financial performance
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic, operational and investment decisions across DPM US
Lead scenario planning and financial sensitivity analyses related to capacity, financial risk and business choices
Evaluate investments, business cases and capital allocation decisions from a consolidated DPM US and Novo Nordisk perspective
Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, internal controls and risk management across supported processes and decisions
Influence business decisions through data-driven insights, strong business partnering and constructive financial challenge
Collaborate with Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Global Finance stakeholders to ensure alignment of assumptions, reporting and outcomes
Drive continuous improvement of reporting, forecasting and performance management processes to strengthen decision support
Leverage digital, analytics and business intelligence tools to improve decision support, transparency and forecasting quality
Build Finance capability and best practices across the organization through collaboration, coaching and leadership without direct line management
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities as assigned