Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the pharmaceutical sector is looking for a Senior Analyst to join their dynamic Finance team. This role is pivotal in driving financial planning for research and development activities, ensuring resources align with corporate goals. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience in the biotech industry, and a solid understanding of financial principles. The position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the development of life-changing medicines. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant FP&A experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance leaders to drive financial planning and budgeting.
• Assist with month-end close and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Planning

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Seattle reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The Position

Are you ready to make a difference? Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Analyst that will primarily be responsible for financial planning related to our research and development activities. Leveraging prior pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, advanced analytical skills and experience with pre-clinical research and CMC activities, the successful candidate will assume a strategic role on a dynamic Finance team working collaboratively across the Company to provide the optimal mix of analysis, process, financial control and business partnering within the company.

Relationships

This role will report to the Director, Finance and FP&A Lead for US R&ED. The role is located in Lexington, MA and will work closely with finance and business leaders in Lexington, MA, Boulder, CO and Denmark to plan and maximize their resources, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with department heads, Finance leadership, and Human Resources to drive enterprise-level financial, headcount, and strategic planning
• Develop annual budgets and mid-year forecasts, including assisting with management presentations and corporate leadership reviews
• Work collaboratively with Senior Finance Business Partners to identify and communicate risks and opportunities against existing forecasts while working with budget owners to manage their spending versus plan
• Drive continuous improvement within finance processes and reporting, adding insights and value to the business
• Highlight key insights or trends that require attention and engage with budget owners on the best path forward
• Assist accounting during month-end close with accruals and variance analysis
• Other ad-hoc analyses as required

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to lift 0-10 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required
• 2-4 years of relevant FP&A experience is required; preferred biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Knowledge of R&D finance is a plus
• Working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS accounting principals
• Strong Microsoft office suite experience, with an emphasis on Excel modeling and analytical skills
• Experience with large financial enterprise systems (such as SAP, Oracle, etc..) preferred
• Independently takes ownership of tasks, drives projects through to completion
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects in dynamic in fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams and work beyond sphere of control

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.