Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Facility: Finance

Location: Clayton, NC, US

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

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. This position contributes to strong financial governance, reliable reporting, and continuous improvement of Finance processes across the DPM US value chain at Novo Nordisk, including close collaboration with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities and performance dialogue.

Relationships

Reports to Director or above. Interacts with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across the DPM US value chain at Novo Nordisk.

Essential Functions

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 out-comes across the Product Supply value chain

Support development and evaluation of business cases and investment proposals using appropriate financial analysis and assumptions

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 organisation

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

Promote transparency in cost management, financial performance, and resource allocation discussions across supported areas

Drive improvements in reporting, forecasting, and analysis processes to strengthen decision support and performance visibility

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

Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

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 re-porting, 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

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 defeating 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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.