Assoc Director, Finance and Operations

Are you ready to drive financial and operational excellence while influencing business strategy at Novo NordiskNorwegianaffiliate Are you ready to partner with the leadership team and make a tangible impact in a dynamic fast-paced environment

Your new role

As theAssociateDirectorFinance & Operations (F&O) you will be the strategic finance partner to theNorwegianleadership team steering and executing the strategic direction for Novo collaboration with your team you will lead pivotal change projects within the organisation taking charge of Business Finance Supply Chain Management ProcurementCommercial Excellence and Business Operationsincl. onsiteITas a key business partner.

In this role you will report directly to the General Manager and be a member of the Novo NordiskNorwayLeadership Team. This position is office-based andlocatedinOsloNorway.

Your responsibilities will includeto:

• Be a trusted business partner and advisor to the General Manager and theNorwegianLeadership Team ensuring proactive monitoring of financial performance through data-driven analysis and insights.

• Oversee the achievement of financial targets by streamlining internal financial processes through digital innovation shared services and outsourcing while ensuring strict compliance with local regulationsin close collaboration withaccounting.

• Lead theFinance and Operations teamsconsisting of9 peoplethatincludesBusiness FinanceProcurement())Commercial Excellence(covering e.g. sales forceexcellence CRM system)local onsite IT supportandfacilities. At the sametimeyou are accountable for the localSupply Chain Managementto ensuretimelydelivery of products to customersas well as accounting within both areas you closely collaboratewithcenterof excellences across the Nordics.

• Translate strategicobjectivesinto actionable initiatives that empower teams to achieve positive financial environmental and social impacts enhancing overall business performance.

Your skills & qualifications

As an F&O leader you are adept atmanoeuvringthrough complex matrix environments excellinginworkingin cross-functional teams and driving impactful outcomes. With a strong enterprise business mindset and a proactive can-do attitude you effectively translate strategicinitiatives into actionable steps that yield positive results. You are a true team player who values collaboration and actively fosters a positive atmosphere within your team contributing to a culture of engagement and success.

Your qualifications:

• AMastersdegree or equivalent in Business or Finance complemented by a strong financial background andexpertise as well as a strong analytical mindset.

• 5 years of relevant finance experiencedemonstratinga proven finance partnering mindset ideally within an affiliate environment.

• Experience leading and developing teams as people manager is required. Strong leadership skills in line with our core values: Respect Openness and Accountability

• Extensiveexpertiseinfinancial management including budget oversight a deep understanding of P&L and the ability to develop and analyse comprehensive business cases.

• A thorough understanding of theNorwegianpharmaceutical market is a significant advantage.

• Solid verbal and written communication skills enabling you to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization;fluency ina Scandinavian languageis a advantage.

About the department

Novo NordiskNorwegianaffiliate belongs to Business AreaWest which is part of the broader Region Europe and Canada (EUCAN). It is a rapidlygrowing the business in adynamic organization ofaround85employees dedicated to solidifying Novo Nordisks market presence through the launch of innovative products and enhancing patient access. Looking ahead we have outlined ambitious plans for sustainable growth thatleveragesour successes while prioritizing key elements of performance and leadership in the fields of obesity and diabetes.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company and life is our reason to by life in all its forms and shapesitsups and downs opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk life means many thingsfrom the building blocks of life that form the basis of groundbreaking scientific research to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform at our lifeis whywereall here: to ensure that people can lead lives independent of chronic disease.

What we offer

There is of course more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

• Salary: For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from.00 to.00 NOK corresponding to the level of the position.
  The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidates skills competencies knowledge and relevant experience.
• Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include shortterm and/or longterm incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level location functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

To submit your application please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.

Deadline

Apply before 5th June 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve 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 whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing 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.