Advanced Business Analyst

Novo Nordisk A/S; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an Analyst II / Associate Project Manager I to bring financial clarity to the R&D investment portfolio. You will own month-end investment and cost analysis, and prepare input for governance meetings, partnering with onshore project and finance teams to drive a single way of working.

You will help leaders make well-informed investment decisions on projects that move science forward for people living with serious chronic diseases, with exposure to senior stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance, including project management.
• Experience in business controlling and other finance disciplines, with a solid understanding of accounting and finance.
• Strong skills in MS Office and SAP.
• Analytical, proactive mindset and the drive to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end process for investment and cost analysis, including clear commentary on what the numbers mean.
• Drive accurate month-end closing, including accruals and reposting, together with the accountant and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality submissions and presentations for the investment governance (IPG) meeting, and deliver ad hoc analysis in partnership with project management.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and inconsistencies across projects, and drive harmonisation to a single way of working that reduces cycle time and rework.
• Report regularly to the PMO and steering stakeholders on contract and payment terms status, open gaps, remediation progress and risk-mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and global standards for contract, payment and invoicing processes, and spot value-creation opportunities based on your business understanding.

Skills

Financial analytics

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Job Title: Analyst II / Associate Project Manager I

Department: FP&A CFP – R&D, Finance Global Business Services (GBS)

Your impact begins here

As Analyst II / Associate Project Manager I, you will bring financial clarity to Novo’s R&D investment portfolio. You will own month-end investment and cost analysis, prepare high-quality input for investment governance meetings and help bring projects onto a single way of working. Partnering with onshore project and finance teams, you will help leaders make well-informed decisions on the investments that move science forward for people living with serious chronic diseases.

What you’ll bring

You are an experienced finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear decisions and making processes simpler. You will need:

• A Master’s degree in Finance or an equivalent qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance, including project management.
• Experience in business controlling and other finance disciplines, with a solid understanding of accounting and finance.
• Strong skills in MS Office and SAP.
• An analytical, proactive mindset and the drive to solve problems rather than work around them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across locations and teams.

Useful, but not essential:

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.

What you’ll do

You will own and improve the financial processes that keep the R&D investment portfolio transparent, well-governed and moving at pace. You will:

• Own the month-end process for investment and cost analysis, including clear commentary on what the numbers mean.
• Drive accurate month-end closing, including accruals and reposting, together with the accountant and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality submissions and presentations for the investment governance (IPG) meeting, and deliver ad hoc analysis in partnership with project management.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and inconsistencies across projects, and drive harmonisation to a single way of working that reduces cycle time and rework.
• Report regularly to the PMO and steering stakeholders on contract and payment terms status, open gaps, remediation progress and risk-mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and global standards for contract, payment and invoicing processes, and spot value-creation opportunities based on your business understanding.

Who you’ll work with

You will join the FP&A CFP – R&D Investments team in Finance GBS in Bangalore, reporting to Pingaksha Sinai Neureker (Senior Manager). In Finance, colleagues safeguard the business, provide corporate infrastructure and help create value so Novo can deliver on its purpose.

You will be the single point of contact for onshore project teams and the R&D finance team. Your closest partners will be Investment Directors and Managers, Project Directors and Managers, the Project Management Office and the R&D Investment and Finance team. You will also help drive FP&A and GBS Finance initiatives with your colleagues.

Working between Bangalore and onshore stakeholders, you will keep communication transparent, raise issues early and coordinate across functions so decisions do not stall.

What you can expect here

You will be trusted to own important processes and to make your voice heard on how they can work better. The role gives you close exposure to R&D investment decisions and senior stakeholders, and room to build your skills in finance, project management and process improvement.

You will be part of a team that values proactiveness, honest collaboration and simplifying how we work without compromising on quality. Your contribution will be visible, and you will grow with colleagues on the job and through relevant learning offerings.

Start now

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to bring clarity and momentum to the investments behind Novo’s science.