Commercial Finance Partner

at  Novo Nordisk

Commercial Finance Partner
Category: Finance
Location:Gatwick, South East, GB
For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.
Our story is one of incredible success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace. Join one of Europe’s fastest growing companies.

THE POSITION

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Partner to join our Finance & Operations team in the UK. As a Commercial Finance Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our rapid growth in existing therapies and our investments in exciting new therapies. Your objective will be to ensure that our spending is both effective and efficient, maximizing our impact and success.

In this role you will:

• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, providing financial insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, monitor, and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals
• Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Collaboration: Work closely with departmental heads and other stakeholders to provide financial guidance and support
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role we imagine that you have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Eco nomics, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is preferred
• Experience: A couple of year as minimum experience in financial analysis, commercial finance, or a related role within a corporate environment
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage

In this role you will:

• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, providing financial insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, monitor, and manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals
• Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Collaboration: Work closely with departmental heads and other stakeholders to provide financial guidance and support
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting accurac

To be successful in this role we imagine that you have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Eco nomics, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is preferred
• Experience: A couple of year as minimum experience in financial analysis, commercial finance, or a related role within a corporate environment
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantag