Senior Financial Analyst

Senior 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

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.

Relationships

Reports to Director or above. Interacts with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across DPM US and Global Finance at Novo Nordisk.

Essential Functions

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

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 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

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.