Senior Business Finance Advisor

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Do you have:

A flair for financial finesse, coupled with the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with local, regional, and global stakeholders.

A proactive mindset with the ability to streamline, automate, and improve processes.

An unwavering commitment to safety and environmental standards in all your endeavors.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

At NNPILP, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, drive innovation, and contribute to our continued success. This role offers a chance to showcase your leadership and financial prowess on a global stage while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals. If you're ready to step into this thrilling role and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Management & local oversight for taxes, treasury, risk & grant functions of NNPILP. The position will advise, support & assist the organization in the fulfillment of local, regional & global responsibilities in finance, accounting, tax & treasury outcomes.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

Indirect Tax Management & Direct Tax Support:

Management of indirect taxes (sales & use, property, ethanol, etc.)

Oversee the preparation, filing & payment of all indirect tax returns, directly or in coordination with GBS

Preparation & filing of indirect tax questionnaires, notices & audits

Preparation of monthly account reconciliations for all indirect tax accounts, directly or in coordination with GBS

Oversee the local financial & tax related matters with the state, county & local incentives/grants

Support corporate tax initiatives on indirect taxes; participate in regional indirect tax forum inclusive of report outs to regional & corporate indirect tax teams

Support direct tax filings, forecast & audits

Support NNPILP income targets as required by ‘arms-length’ standards or Advance Pricing Agreement (APA), as requested

Local Treasury Management:

Manage long term income projection models

Manage local cash flow position & performance (short- & long-term projections)

Partner with business units to prepare financial forecast for tax & treasury

Risk Management/Other:

Oversee local grant reporting program to government entities

Oversee local risk program as related to business insurance

Support NNI or NN A/S, as needed

Finance liaison for the different business units (DFP, DAPI, OFP, Global, etc.)

Support financial audits & inquiries

Support ad hoc projects as required by local, regional, or global stakeholders

Provide support, assistance & back-up to all finance processes, as assigned

Support Business Support in activities designed to streamline, automate, or otherwise improve processes

Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

Bachelor Science in finance, accounting, economics, or related field from an accredited university required

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or advanced degree such as Masters in lieu of CPA certification required

Minimum five (5) years of public accounting experience or minimum ten (10) years of corporate finance/accounting experience in private industry (or equivalent combination) required

Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

Finance acumen required

Strong analytical skills required

Knowledge of business processes in manufacturing & operations, preferred

Strong ability to think strategically, required

Proficiency in MS office products & working knowledge of databases & spreadsheets for use in tax applications preferred

Strong SAP experience preferred

Effective communication skills with colleagues at all levels required

Presentation skills required

Ability to establish credibility & influence with diverse audiences required

Strong process improvement, problem solving & organizational skills required

Highly motivated & energetic, willingness to lead projects & take initiative required

Ability to manage & prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment & to navigate between business areas within the legal entity required

Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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