Associate Director, Finance & Operations Associate Analyst - Finance Associate Business Analyst in Oxford

Drive Novo Nordisk UK Research Finance - own the monthly close, strengthen controls, and deliver accurate reporting that enables scientific innovation. If you thrive on ownership, solving complex financial challenges, and improving processes to power research, then this is your chance. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves. We focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the UK accounting team, manage treasury and cashflow, compile the NNRCO Board pack, and steer statutory accounts and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting, including Sarbanes Oxley, Minimum Controls framework and supporting the senior accounting officer.
• Work closely with our global centres of excellence to ensure accurate and timely month-end close and group reporting pack.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely communication and reporting.
• Operate independently with the authority to set objectives and deliver results that significantly impact the department on tasks of medium to high complexity.
• Coordinate local UK statutory accounts and audits.

The Financial Controller role is based in the UK research and development function, where you will oversee accounting processes and ensure compliance with local regulations and standards. Our team is responsible for managing Record to Report activities, local journal entries, and month-end close processes. We consolidate financial data for external reporting, such as the Annual Report, and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting, including Sarbanes Oxley and the Minimum Controls framework. The department fosters a collaborative and fast-paced atmosphere, where your expertise will contribute to accurate and compliant financial reporting. You will also work closely with external auditors to ensure transparency and precision in our financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Completed professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) and be fully qualified with a number of years of practical post-qualification experience.
• In-depth and proven knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP technical accounting.
• 6-8 years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years in a senior role.
• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting and the submission of UK statutory accounts.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Desirable: experience from an international large organisation.

Benefits

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people. We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.