Financial Controlling Supervisor - Maternity Cover

Job description

Are you ready to make a direct impact on receivables management, customer relationships and financial accuracy? As Financial Controlling Supervisor on a fixed-term maternity cover , you will help keep Trade Receivables under control, monitor customer payments and you will supervise the accounting function to ensure and contribute to strong financial discipline across Novo Nordisk Italy. Your new role This role is focused on monitoring Trade Receivables, supporting receivables follow-up and helping prevent credit risk through accurate customer balance analysis. You will build a strong understanding of Novo Nordisk customers, including public healthcare structures and private customers, to support effective follow-up actions and maintain financial control in line with internal standards and applicable requirements. Day-to-day, your tasks will include: Monitoring Trade Receivable balances and following up on overdue or open customer items Analysing customer balances, payment trends and merit ratings to identify potential credit risks Building in-depth knowledge of customers to support effective and compliant receivables follow-up Managing contact with public healthcare structures and private customers to facilitate timely settlement of customer balances Coordinating with the GBS team and internal Finance colleagues to resolve receivable-related issues Preparing updates and reports on receivables status, credit exposure, customer balances and key risks Supporting process improvements in receivables monitoring, customer follow-up and credit risk prevention activities Suppling electronic invoicing management Providing insights and data to external and internal auditors Managing Statutory Financial Statements and Group Reporting Your new department As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe. You will join our Finance & Operations team in the Rome affiliate office, reporting directly to the Senior Manager Accounting Collections & Taxes. This role offers the opportunity to step into a collaborative affiliate environment, where finance plays an important part in supporting sound decisions and smooth day-to-day operations. Your skills & qualifications We are looking for someone with solid accounting experience and a strong focus on receivables, credit collection and customer management. You are structured, persistent and diplomatic, with the ability to follow up on complex topics while maintaining strong working relationships. To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have: A university degree in Economics, Business Administration or another relevant field At least 3 years of experience in accounting, credit collection, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role, ideally in a multinational company Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes, customer balance monitoring and credit risk prevention Experience interacting with public or private customers, healthcare structures, private customers or similar external stakeholders Good knowledge of accounting controls, reporting processes and financial documentation Strong communication skills, with fluency in Italian and English Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry is considered an advantage You will succeed in this role if you enjoy combining financial accuracy with stakeholder interaction. You are proactive, accountable and able to work across internal and external stakeholders to solve issues, improve processes and support timely collection. Working at Novo Nordisk Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of a story that spans generations. What we offer There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. Salary For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 43,940.00 to 68,110.00 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience. Incentives and Benefits The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy her e .