Job Description

Finance Controller

Global Manufacturing Supply

Kalundborg

Turn financial insight into manufacturing excellence. As a Finance Controller in our Kalundborg facility, you'll be where strategic decisions meet operational impact - guiding one of our most critical production sites through a period of unprecedented growth.

Your new role

As Finance Controller, you'll be the trusted financial advisor to our Kalundborg manufacturing leadership team, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive both performance and patient impact. This is finance that matters—where your analysis directly influences how we scale production of life-saving medicines.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering closely with site leadership to develop financial strategies that support ambitious production scale-up plans while maintaining operational excellence
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring financial plans align with manufacturing capacity and strategic priorities
• Providing financial analysis and business case development for capital investments, process improvements, and efficiency initiatives
• Monitoring and reporting on key financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
• Acting as the bridge between the local site and global finance functions, ensuring compliance while advocating for site needs
• Supporting month-end closing activities and financial reporting with accuracy and timeliness
• Driving cost optimization initiatives that balance efficiency with quality and patient safety

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Our Kalundborg site is a cornerstone of our global manufacturing network, playing a vital role in producing medicines that reach millions of patients worldwide. As we experience significant growth, the finance team here works hand-in-hand with operations, quality, and technical teams to ensure we scale sustainably while maintaining the highest standards. You'll be part of a collaborative finance community that values both analytical rigor and business partnership.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a Finance Controller who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on financial execution. You should bring:

• A relevant bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling, business partnering, or financial analysis, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear business insights and recommendations
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities - you know how to build trust and influence decision-making at all levels
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly valued
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently while being a strong team player

Working at Novo Nordisk

For over 100 years, we've been committed to one thing: driving lasting change for long-term health. This dedication inspires our constant curiosity and commitment to finding better ways forward. We embrace different ideas, perspectives, and experiences because lasting change requires diverse thinking. We build partnerships on shared purpose and mutual respect, creating a culture of warmth where everyone's contribution matters. When you join us as a Finance Controller, you're not just analyzing numbers - you're enabling the production of medicines that transform lives for generations to come.

What we offer

Working at our Kalundborg site means being part of a close-knit community with the backing of a global leader. You'll find opportunities to develop your finance career across our extensive manufacturing network, while our benefits package is designed to support you at every life stage.

Contact

Get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers

Deadline

Apply by 26th of April 2026.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're 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.