Senior Financial Analyst
- Employer
- Novo Nordisk
- Location
- Clayton, NC
- Posted date
- Oct 10, 2026
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- Discipline
- Administration, Finance
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Bio NC
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Job Details
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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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.
Company
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com.
Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R&D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R&D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.
We don’t take shortcuts… we’re in it for life We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and work to treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because we believe it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. Founded in Denmark in 1923, today we employ more than 77,000 people in 80 offices around the world – all united by our bold purpose to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases.
- Phone
- 617-612-6200
- Location
- 75 Hayden Avenue
Lexington
MA
02421