Financial Controller

For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.  

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

The Position

As our Finance Controller you will play a key role the Oxford accounting Team and the entire accounting process related to Record to Report, including local journal entries, month-end close, and consolidation for external reporting such as the Annual Report. You will possess the decision-making power to identify, define, and develop solutions to complex issues and problems that are not immediately evident in existing systems or processes.

You will also oversee:

• Ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting, including Sarbanes Oxley, tax risk mitigation and the
• Minimum Controls framework.
• Working closely with our UK Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely month-end close and group reporting pack
• Working closely with our UK Accounting team to address external auditors requirements, ensuring accurate and timely communication and reporting.
• Operating independently with the authority to set objectives and deliver results that significantly impact the department on tasks of medium to high complexity.
• Collaborate with internal accounting teams to ensure that UK statutory accounts are accurate and filed in a timely manner
  
  

Office presence in our Oxford location will be expected 4 times per week. 

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly communicative and structured professional with deep understanding of financial principles and project management skills. We expect our candidates to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. The candidate must have completed their professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) and be fully qualified with a number of years of practical post qualification experience, with in-depth and proven knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP technical accounting.
• Have several years of relevant accounting experience, including some in a senior role.
• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting.
• International experience in a large organisation is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

About the Department

The Financial Controller role is based in the UK research & development function, where you will oversee accounting processes and ensure compliance with local regulations and standards. Our team is responsible for managing Record to Report activities, local journal entries, and month-end close processes. We consolidate financial data for external reporting, such as the Annual Report, and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting, including Sarbanes Oxley and the Minimum Controls framework. The department fosters a collaborative and fast-paced atmosphere, where your expertise will contribute to accurate and compliant financial reporting. You’ll also work closely with external auditors and internal accounting teams to ensure transparency and precision in our financial operations.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

What We Offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people.  We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.
  
  

Application Support 

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to AKRW@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment you need.  

Contact 

Please apply via our careers site as unfortunately we don’t accept directly sent resumes. 

Deadline 

Please apply before 9th July 2025

We encourage you to apply as we engage with candidates on ongoing basis.

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.