Finance & Operations Director

Are you ready to drive financial and operational excellence while influencing business strategy at Novo Nordisk Austria affiliate? Are you ready to partner with the leadership team and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

Your new role

As the Finance & Operations (F&O) Director, you will be the strategic finance partner to the Austrian leadership team, steering and executing the strategic direction for Novo Nordisk Austria. In collaboration with your team, you will lead pivotal change projects within the organization, taking charge of Business Finance, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Insights, and Business Operations as a key business partner.

In this role, you will report directly to the General Manager and be a member of the Novo Nordisk Austria Leadership Team. This position is office-based and located in Vienna, Austria, requiring presence at the office five days a week.

Your responsibilities will include to:

• Be a trusted business partner and advisor to the General Manager and the Austrian Leadership Team, ensuring proactive monitoring of financial performance through data-driven analysis and insights.
• Oversee the achievement of financial targets by streamlining internal financial processes through digital innovation, shared services, and outsourcing, while ensuring strict compliance with local regulations.
• Lead the Business Finance and Operations teams, including the Procurement department (covering Meetings & Events and Contract Management), and support Supply Chain Management and Warehousing to ensure timely delivery of products to customers, securing continuous patient supply.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain responsible for Austria to optimize operational efficiency and service quality.
• Take ownership of facility and fleet management to ensure optimal functionality and effective service delivery, supporting overall business objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives that empower teams to achieve positive financial, environmental, and social impacts, enhancing overall business performance.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Your skills & qualifications

As an F&O leader, you are adept at manoeuvring through complex matrix environments, excelling in cross-functional teams and driving impactful outcomes. With a strong enterprise business mindset and a proactive can-do attitude, you effectively translate strategic initiatives into actionable steps that yield positive results. You are a true team player who values collaboration and actively fosters a positive atmosphere within your team, contributing to a culture of engagement and success.

Your qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Business or Finance, complemented by a strong financial background and expertise, as well as a strong analytical mindset.
• 5+ years of relevant finance experience, demonstrating a proven finance partnering mindset, ideally within an affiliate environment.
• Extensive expertise in financial management, including budget oversight, a deep understanding of P&L, and the ability to develop and analyse comprehensive business cases.
• A thorough understanding of the Austrian pharmaceutical market is a significant advantage.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization; fluency in German is a distinct advantage.

About the department

Novo Nordisk Austrian affiliate belongs to Business Area South & West, which is part of the broader Region Europe and Canada (EUCAN). It is a rapidly expanding and dynamic organization of 60 employees dedicated to solidifying Novo Nordisk’s market presence through the launch of innovative products and enhancing patient access. Looking ahead, we have outlined ambitious plans for sustainable growth that leverages our successes while prioritizing key elements of performance and leadership in the fields of obesity and diabetes.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes—its ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things—from the building blocks of life that form the basis of groundbreaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform at our best. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here: to ensure that people can lead lives independent of chronic disease.

More information

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.

Deadline

Apply before October 21st, 2025.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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