Job Description

Are you passionate about turning data into insights and ensuring financial accuracy in people-related processes? We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven P&O Analyst to join our team.

Your new department

You will be part of the People & Organization team, working at the intersection of HR and Finance. The team is responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making across people-related investments, ensuring financial accuracy in payroll and benefits, and driving transparency in budget management. You will collaborate closely with Finance (F&O) and key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment between people strategy and financial performance.

Your new role

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate People & Organization budget management as well as supporting payroll processes from a financial and analytical perspective. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong numerical mindset, hands-on payroll experience, and exposure to financial controlling or data analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and control the P&O budget, including payroll expenses, ensuring accuracy and proper financial tracking.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances, identifying trends, risks, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reports with insights and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support payroll processes, including validation, reconciliation, and coordination with external providers.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation between SAP and payroll systems (e.g., salaries, cost centers, job data).
• Support financial operations such as purchase orders, accounting alignment, and mobility/expatriate cost tracking.

What we are looking for

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll management.
• Experience in budget control, financial analysis, or similar roles.
• Exposure to controlling activities (e.g., Junior Controller or similar).

Technical skills:

• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and experience working with data analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of accounting and reconciliation processes.

Soft skills:

• Data-driven mindset and results orientation.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to translate data into clear insights for stakeholders.

Language: Advanced English (mandatory).

What will make you successful

• Ability to connect financial data with business decision-making.
• Strong rigor in handling sensitive information (payroll and budget).
• Continuous improvement mindset and process optimization focus.
• Comfort working with large datasets and complex analysis.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. You'll work alongside world-class professionals, gain exposure to cutting-edge clinical research, and build expertise that spans legal, compliance, and clinical operations. Our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind, supporting you as you grow with us.

More information

For more information, visitnovonordisk.com,Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Deadline

Please apply before May 31st, 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.