Business Controller - DPM US DU

About the DepartmentFor more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.What we offer you:Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral AwardsAt 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 PositionResponsible for the strategic processes providing the link between strategies, for both short- & long-term targets. Provides the organization with information & business analysis to support decision processes & follow up. Assists with improvement projects with business impact analysis & continuously improves business information processes. Acts as the implementation partner for Line of Business (LoB) when implementing new corporate processes or through Finance Partnering. Gains global knowledge of improvement opportunities within Finance & procurement & ensures local implementation when relevant.RelationshipsReports to Senior Manager, Finance & Procurement.Essential FunctionsAct as Business Support Project Manager for strategic projects & implementationDrive improvement initiatives at both site & department levelEnsure that Site works according to Global Finance StrategyWork with process optimization both internally in BS & across sitePrepare benchmarks for the management group with other sites or other companies outside the Novo Nordisk GroupDrive automation efforts of Finance & ProcurementResponsible for creating site goals & insurance of right targets in cooperation with IFP Business SupportPrepare presentations for Site LeadershipFinancial partner with business unit to provide business insight & create business valueAnalyse, budget & forecast financial dataResponsible for ensuring Business Review, agenda & material is delivered on time with high qualityResponsible for the process to update site goals & presentation of the status to the Site Leadership TeamResponsible for preparation of monthly management report (MMR) for the siteTrending, analysing & forecasting on site KPI’s. Preparing in depth analysis for the management group of areas related to the goals & the KPI’s with the purpose of clarifying questionsFollow up on corrective actions for KPI’s in case of deviation from targetOrganize the site business plan process & the biannual Business reviewsAd hoc tasks in area of business controlling & business analysisLead & prepare investment project budgets, forecast & variance analysisChallenge & support of investment projects, ensuring the business case is clear around financial impact & that proper financial governance is appliedParticipate in investment project meetings at all levels, which include: Project Team, Senior Leadership, Steering Committees & Investment Governance GroupsResponsible for risk management process acrossPerform assigned month end processes & monthly reportingProvide support, assistance & back-up to & with financial processes & auditsReport risks in a timely, well-organized & informative mannerResponsible for consolidation of investment data for financial reportingResponsible for site Material Consumption & Material Deviations budgets, forecast & variance analysisResponsible for monthly reporting to DK regarding all production accounting activities including variance analysis, provisions for scrap, inventory reconciliation & unit costs reconciliationResponsible for weekly scrap detail analysis & investigations with production & warehouse teamsResponsible for Finance master data as well as costing activities for produced & purchased itemsFollow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties as assignedPhysical RequirementsAbility 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).QualificationsBachelor's Degree in logistics, finance, or related field requiredMBA in logistics, finance, or related field preferredMinimum of five (5) years of experience in Financial reporting, Accounting or related disciplines, required, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing industryHigh degree of experience within strategy deployment & long-term target settings requiredAdvanced knowledge, experience & interest within the IT area (including Word, PowerPoint & Excel & Tableu) requiredExcellent analytical skills requiredStrong verbal & written communication skills preferredExcellent organizational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment & manage multiple deadlines preferredExcellent customer service skills preferredExcellent presentation skills preferredProven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferredAbility to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets requiredWe 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 defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.