Job Description

Department \xe2\x80\x93 FP&A LOB

Can you distil and efficiently communicate analytic insights into simple key messages? Are you a person with strong analytical capabilities, with demonstrated experience in analysing complex situations, collecting data, effectively synthesizing the analytics/data to form a complete, cohesive picture of the market? If yes, Novo Nordisk awaited your application as a Business Analyst (Sales Forecasting/Modelling). Apply Today.

About the department

Global Finance GBS Bangalore was established in 2007, is currently responsible for supporting Accounting, Finance & Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Headquarters, North America, International Operations (IO), Product Supply & GBS Bangalore. The main purpose of our existence is to provide superior service to our stakeholders consistently and add value to the processes in terms of standardisation and efficiency.

The Position

As a Business Analyst you will drive finance transformation of excel based sales forecasting model to GFP enabled sales forecasting where in you will be responsible for unified procedure updates and overviews, develop further training materials, drive improvements for data collection/consolidation, ability to adapt existing Excel based models, liaison, and coordination with stakeholders.

• Managed or part of finance transformation/projects/implementation in experience.
• Functional knowledge \xe2\x80\x93 working experience in financial planning & analysis, supporting sales forecasting in previous roles, data analytics, business intelligence partnering, or similar role.
• Sales Model Expert, Financial modelling skills (in Excel).
• Must have In-depth SAP BW knowledge. Proficient with PC-tools, extensive knowledge of MS Office.
• Proficient in Budgeting process Support to Improve Processes and Secure Alignment.
• Innovative mindset and interest in process excellence, technology.
• Ability to present complex data in a clear, simple, and structured fashion.
• Experience in commercial area or conceptional understanding of sales forecasting processes considered additional strength.
• Financial Modelling & Visualisation Support.
• Training and support in SOP Creation.

Qualifications

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s in finance (or equivalent) from a well-recognised institute.
• Minimum 6 plus years of work experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of VBA / Power BI / Qlik Sense is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Pro-activeness and problem solver.
• Ability to handle and prioritise several tasks.
• A team player and good collaborator.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We\xe2\x80\x99re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things \xe2\x80\x93 from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we\xe2\x80\x99re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

18th September 2023

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\xe2\x80\x99re life changing.

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