Finance Projects Director

Are you passionate about financial management and project leadership? Do you have a knack for driving value creation through strategic financial planning? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Finance Project Director role at Novo Nordisk. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As our Finance Project Director, your main role will be leading, driving and managing financial projects, working across different functions. This position will report to Senior Director Finance & Operations.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead, manage, and implement financial projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines. 
• Implement local and regional initiatives based on business partnering with both local functions and regional stakeholders.
• Working as a sparring partner to senior management regarding analysing/utilizing opportunities. Driving the development of projects, business cases and other local initiatives.
• Lead strategic development and long-term planning
• Set the judicious direction for relevant Commercial and Finance & Operations projects in close collaboration with relevant local and regional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.

• 8-10 years of experience in finance roles, experience of managing large-scale and complex projects with a proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in a multinational firm.
• Experience of managing financial projects and leading cross-functional teams, with knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance.
• Proficient in interpreting complex financial data and conducting thorough financial assessments. This skill is crucial for evaluating proposals and investments to make informed recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial information to stakeholders. This includes preparing detailed reports and presenting financial insights clearly. You are commercially minded with a strong business acumen.

 About the Department

You will join our dynamic affiliate in Saudi Arabia, where we are committed to driving financial and operational excellence. We foster a collaborative and ethical work environment, where every team member is encouraged to challenge the status quo and strive for excellence. Located in Saudi, our team is dedicated to conducting the financial and accounting operations of Novo Nordisk. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales—we're all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions). 

Deadline 

20 Nov 2024

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We 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.