About the Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET's SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.
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
Responsible for implementing internal controls to ensure financial compliance and correct reporting. Provide financial information & analysis to support decision making processes. Drives finance processes in ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic goals for the site.
Relationships
Reports to Director.
Essential Functions
Implement financial internal controls for the sitePrepare, implement & perform key cost accounting processes/methods/activities/improvementsEnsure correct postings of relevant cost transactions as well as responsible for all reporting as part of month-end and year-end closingPerform variance analysisDevelop tools to improve costing transparency and implement FP&A processes for the siteFinancial Partner with business unit to provide business insight & create business valueResponsible for planning and executing financial processes to include : budget processes and other reporting as required from central finance teamPrepare & deliver timely, well-organized & informative financial dataResponsible for financial systems, as assignedParticipate in & support project work related to accounting & financeProvide support, assistance & back-up to other accounting & finance processesFollow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties, as assignedPhysical 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
Bachelor's Degree in finance or related field of study from an accredited university requiredMay consider an Associate's degree in finance or related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of seven (7) years of Financial/Accounting experience requiredMay consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of Financial/Accounting experience requiredMinimum of five (5) years of Financial/Accounting experience requiredMinimum of three (3) years of SAP experience preferredThorough understanding of Cost Accounting requiredStrong ability to analyze & think strategically requiredProficiency in preparing charts, graphs & presentations requiredStrong SAP experience preferredSuperior communication skills with colleagues at all levels requiredOutstanding abilities in relationship building & customer service requiredStrong process improvement, problem solving & organizational skills requiredHighly motivated & energetic; willingness to lead projects & take initiative requiredAble to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets requiredAble to work weekends and/or holidays, when requiredWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
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.
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