Job Description

Step into a high-impact financial leadership role where your expertise shapes critical decisions during a pivotal transition. This isn't just about maintaining operations – it's about driving financial excellence, strengthening controls, and influencing strategy with direct exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders.

Your new department

You'll join a dynamic team where financial expertise meets strategic thinking. We pride ourselves on being more than number crunchers – we're trusted business partners who provide the financial foundation that enables innovation and growth. Our team works across all therapy areas and functions, ensuring that every financial decision supports our mission to change lives. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence decisions at the highest level while developing your leadership capabilities in a culture that values both technical excellence and collaborative partnership.

Your new role

Fixed-term contract from August 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.

As Senior Controller Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining “house‑in‑order” finance operations across financial reporting, internal controls, and treasury, while continuously identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes.

Key focus areas include:

• Month‑end and year‑end close
• Financial and statutory reporting under IFRS
• Sarbox and internal control framework oversight
• Treasury and cash flow forecasting
• Cross‑functional and HQ stakeholder engagement
• Process improvement and digitalization initiatives

Required experience

• Strong hands‑on accounting and controllership experience.
• Proven ownership of month‑end close, financial reporting, and IFRS.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit environments.
• CPA or equivalent accounting designation.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage multiple stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Sarbox or highly regulated environments.
• SAP experience.
• Exposure to treasury activities.
• Experience in pharma or other regulated industries.
• Interest in digitalization, automation, or process improvement.

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

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the annual base salary ranges from $136,310 - $186,310. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, and knowledge, and how your relevant experience matches the position requirements.

Incentives: Based on the role’s level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

More information

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Deadline

Please apply before May 13th, 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.