Senior FP&A Analyst: Strategic Finance Partner

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals in North Sydney is seeking a Senior Business Finance Analyst to partner with the business, turning financial insight into strategic action and shaping resource allocation across the organisation.

You will deliver analyses, forecasts and performance reporting, collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial guidance, and support budgeting and long-range planning. The role emphasises process improvement and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Several years of experience in business finance, FP&A or a similar analytical finance role
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting and data analysis, with advanced Excel skills and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• A proactive and curious mindset, with strong attention to detail and a drive to improve processes and challenge the status quo
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI) is considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Delivering financial analysis, forecasting and business performance reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Partnering closely with business stakeholders to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for value creation
• Supporting the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Preparing and presenting financial insights to senior leadership, translating complex data into clear recommendations
• Driving continuous improvement of financial processes, tools and reporting to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Contributing to ad hoc financial projects and investment case evaluations as needed

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals in North Sydney is seeking a Senior Business Finance Analyst to partner with the business, turning financial insight into strategic action and shaping resource allocation across the organisation.

You will deliver analyses, forecasts and performance reporting, collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial guidance, and support budgeting and long-range planning. The role emphasises process improvement and data-driven decision making.