Job Description

Financial Controller, R&D UK

Drive Novo Nordisk UK Research Finance - own the monthly close, strengthen controls, and deliver accurate reporting that enables scientific innovation. If you thrive on ownership, solving complex financial challenges, and improving processes to power research, then this is your chance

Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves. We focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health.

As Financial Controller you will coordinate the UK accounting team, manage treasury and cashflow, compile the NNRCO Board pack, and steer statutory accounts and external audits. If providing technical accounting guidance, driving system improvements and process efficiencies sounds like a perfect next step for you, then join us at Novo Nordisk R&D UK. Apply today!

Your new role

As our Financial Controller you will play a key role the Oxford accounting Team and the entire accounting process related to Record to Report, including local journal entries, month-end close, and consolidation for external reporting such as the UK statutory accounts. You will possess the decision-making power to identify, define, and develop solutions to complex issues and problems that are not immediately evident in existing systems or processes.

You will also oversee:

• Ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting, including Sarbanes Oxley, Minimum Controls framework and supporting the senior accounting officer.
• Working closely with our global centres of excellence to ensure accurate and timely month-end close and group reporting pack
• Managing and coordinating relationships with external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely communication and reporting.
• Operating independently with the authority to set objectives and deliver results that significantly impact the department on tasks of medium to high complexity.
• Coordinate local UK statutory accounts and audits.

Office presence in our Oxford location will be expected 4 times per week.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a highly communicative and structured professional with deep understanding of financial principles and project management skills, desirable from an international large organisation. We expect our candidates to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Completed professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) and be fully qualified with a number of years of practical post qualification experience.
• In-depth and proven knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP technical accounting.
• +6-8 years of relevant accounting experience, including +3 years a senior role.
• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting and the submission of UK statutory accounts.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

Your new area

The Financial Controller role is based in the UK research & development function, where you will oversee accounting processes and ensure compliance with local regulations and standards. Our team is responsible for managing Record to Report activities, local journal entries, and month-end close processes. We consolidate financial data for external reporting, such as the Annual Report, and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting, including Sarbanes Oxley and the Minimum Controls framework. The department fosters a collaborative and fast-paced atmosphere, where your expertise will contribute to accurate and compliant financial reporting. You’ll also work closely with external auditors to ensure transparency and precision in our financial operations.

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 a 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.

What We Offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people. We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.

Application Support

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to hkgs@novonordisk.com. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

More information

Please apply via our careers site as unfortunately we don’t accept directly sent resumes.

Deadline

Please apply before 3rd February 2026

We encourage you to apply as fast as possible as we engage with candidates on ongoing basis.

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In 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.