Senior Manager Business Finance APAC

Senior Business Finance Manager APAC
Finance and Operations
Singapore

Are you passionate about strategic financial planning and analysis Do you want to play a key role in driving growth in the APAC region We are looking for a Senior Business Finance Manager to join our Finance and Operations Department at Novo Nordisk. If that sounds like you read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

Your new role
As a Senior Business Finance Manager you will lead financial planning analysis and decision support to drive commercial performance and growth across the APAC region. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end finance planning calendar coordinate and consolidate inputs from APAC markets and ensure timely accurate delivery of Anchor Budget/Rolling Estimate (AB/RE) submissions and Business Services & Compliance (BSC) processes.
• Conduct in-depth competitive patient and in-market sales performance analyses to inform forecasting pricing optimization market access and commercial decision-making.
• Support launch readiness and go-to-market activities for new products by performing market analyses tracking commercial performance and advising on resource allocation to maximize uptake.
• Guide regional office budgeting and closing processes ensuring alignment with group reporting timelines and high-quality financial controls.
• Serve as Finance Executive Assistant to the Head of Finance & Operations by coordinating preparation and follow-up for Business Reviews Board briefings and regional leadership meetings.
• Partner with local finance teams and regional functional heads to enable smooth planning cycles transparent follow-ups and effective decision-making across commercial medical and operations teams.
• Leverage Excel Power Query Power BI IQVIA and other tools to run improvement projects share best practices and strengthen business intelligence ad-hoc analyses and executive presentations for APAC leadership.

Your new department
As the Senior Business Finance Manager you will join the Finance and Operations Department reporting to Head of Business Finance. Our team is focused on planning and finance business partnering of the organization ensuring transparency in performance against short and long-term targets and we work closely with local and global management to drive value creation for the company. The department is located at our APAC Regional Office in Singapore where we foster a collaborative and fast-paced atmosphere.

Your skills & qualifications

Were looking for a candidate who will be working in a high-paced dynamic environment. Youll bring with you:

• Preferably an MBA or masters degree in finance or a related field; professional certifications such as CPA or CMA are an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years in finance roles including at least 3 years within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis budgeting and forecasting with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Power Query and Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• A strong influencer with independent thinking excellent planning/prioritization skills and a can-do play-to-win mindset.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a rare determination and constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Deadline
22 December 2025. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote 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 treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.

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