Associate Director

Department - Finance GBS

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in managing financial operations? Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a global organization? We are looking for an Associate Director to join our team in the Accounting, Tax & Treasury unit at Novo Nordisk. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving process improvements and operational excellence, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Read on and apply today for a life-changing career. Apply Now!

The Position 

As an Associate Director at Novo Nordisk, you will manage the overall performance of processes offshored to Finance GBS Bangalore in the area of accounting, ensuring high quality service delivery at a competitive cost level, collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements & enhance controls. You will be entrusted with the below responsibility:

• Lead the strategy and execution of the R2R process.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure high-quality service performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Drive the implementation of new internal and external policies, such as the accounting manual and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbox regulations, including performing all Sarbox controls on time and as described in the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ).
• Foster a culture of high employee engagement and develop a high-performing team.
• Work closely with the leadership team in Finance GBS to drive key people development trainings and activities.

Qualification

• Relevant academic background at minimum master’s level within Business or Finance. Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 16-17 years of relevant experience working within Finance offshoring centers and minimum 8-10 years of experience in managing people managers with people and performance management skills.
• Proven experience in leading and managing the R2R process in a GBS environment along with thorough knowledge of the internal control environment and Sarbox guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive process improvements and standardization, project management skills, including strong change management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Can operate on strategic, tactical, and operational levels; strong business acumen and ability to think and act as an enterprise leader. This require excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on building strong relationships.

About the department

The Finance GBS department at Novo Nordisk is a robust organization with over seven hundred full-time employees. We support various finance functions, including procurement, financial planning & analytics, and order to cash. Our primary mission is to consistently deliver exceptional service to our stakeholders and enhance the value of our processes. As part of our team, you will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborating with colleagues from different functions and locations.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are experiencing tremendous growth and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. This has propelled us to become one of the top 20 most valuable companies in the world by market capitalization. Our success is built on the collective potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees worldwide. We value the unique skills and perspectives that our people bring to the table and strive to unleash their full potential. At Novo Nordisk, we are working toward something bigger than ourselves.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

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Deadline

26 July 2024.

Disclaimer

It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

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.