Do you thrive at the intersection of financial planning, business partnering and analytical insight? Join Novo Holdings' Finance department as FP&A Business Partner. This is a unique opportunity to shape financial planning and decision support in one of Europe's leading life science investment organisations while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. As Novo Holdings continues its international growth, you will play a key role in enabling informed business decisions and supporting the continued development of Finance.About FinanceFinance at Novo Holdings supports a purpose-driven holding and investment organisation with a complex legal entity setup and international footprint. The Finance function includes Reporting & Controlling, Accounting, Tax, Valuation, Investment Operations, Procurement and Workplace & Facility Management. Together, these functions provide the financial foundation, governance and business support that enable informed decision-making across Novo Holdings. As part of the Reporting & Controlling team, the FP&A Business Partner reports to the Head of Reporting & Controlling.The RoleAs FP&A Business Partner, you will own Novo Holdings' financial planning processes. You will drive budgeting and forecasting across the organisation and be responsible for delivering management reporting and financial insights to the Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board of Directors. Through financial analysis and performance reporting, you will provide decision support to senior stakeholders.Your tasks will include:Drive annual budgets, forecasts and financial planning processes across Novo HoldingsPrepare management reporting, budget presentations, dashboards and financial analysis for the Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board of DirectorsAct as a trusted finance business partner to Finance & Operations management, Strategy and People management and Investment teams, supporting planning, financial analysis and decision-makingSupport monthly OPEX controlling and validation of figures used for external reportingOwn and drive the annual SLA process across relevant entities Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, benchmarking and business insights that challenge current thinking and support strategic decision-makingSupport Finance leadership on strategic finance initiatives, cross-functional projects, digitalisation and the continuous improvement of finance processesQualificationsWe are ideally looking for a candidate who:Holds a master’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting or similarHas minimum 10 years of relevant FP&A, controlling or business finance experienceHas strong experience with financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and business partneringHas extensive finance skills, preferably gained in a multinational organisation and/or investment environmentHas experience with process optimisation and project managementChampions AI/LLM tools to improve finance processesHas excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI, Dynamics 365 Business Central and Jedox are advantagesIs fluent in Danish and EnglishPersonal QualificationsWe are ideally looking for a candidate who:Is professional, quality-conscious and driven by delivering high-impact resultsIs proactive, structured and able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentDemonstrates intellectual curiosity, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem-solvingBuilds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively with stakeholders across different functions and seniority levelsIs resourceful, resilient and comfortable working independently while taking ownership of complex deliverablesEnjoys challenging existing ways of working and driving continuous improvements through process optimisation and digitalisationWorking at Novo HoldingsNovo Holdings is a purpose-driven organisation where our working environment is guided by our purpose and values. We strive to create an inclusive, development-focused culture. With a team of over 230 professionals from various nationalities and diverse backgrounds, we are committed to fostering professional growth and delivering meaningful impact.Application ProcessApplications are open until 23 August. Please submit your CV and motivated cover letter via the “apply now” button as soon as possible, since we will review on a running basis.About Novo HoldingsNovo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our purpose is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the Foundation’s assets.Novo Holdings is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Novo Holdings is a leading global life sciences investor, investing in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio of more than 170 companies. In addition to its life sciences activities, Novo Holdings manages a broad portfolio of public and private assets. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 93 billion.
Do you thrive at the intersection of financial planning, business partnering and analytical insight? Join Novo Holdings' Finance department as FP&A Business Partner. This is a unique opportunity to shape financial planning and decision support in one of Europe's leading life science investment organisations while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. As Novo Holdings continues its international growth, you will play a key role in enabling informed business decisions and supporting the continued development of Finance.
About Finance
Finance at Novo Holdings supports a purpose-driven holding and investment organisation with a complex legal entity setup and international footprint. The Finance function includes Reporting & Controlling, Accounting, Tax, Valuation, Investment Operations, Procurement and Workplace & Facility Management. Together, these functions provide the financial foundation, governance and business support that enable informed decision-making across Novo Holdings. As part of the Reporting & Controlling team, the FP&A Business Partner reports to the Head of Reporting & Controlling.
The Role
As FP&A Business Partner, you will own Novo Holdings' financial planning processes. You will drive budgeting and forecasting across the organisation and be responsible for delivering management reporting and financial insights to the Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board of Directors. Through financial analysis and performance reporting, you will provide decision support to senior stakeholders.
Your tasks will include:
- Drive annual budgets, forecasts and financial planning processes across Novo Holdings
- Prepare management reporting, budget presentations, dashboards and financial analysis for the Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board of Directors
- Act as a trusted finance business partner to Finance & Operations management, Strategy and People management and Investment teams, supporting planning, financial analysis and decision-making
- Support monthly OPEX controlling and validation of figures used for external reporting
- Own and drive the annual SLA process across relevant entities
- Deliver ad hoc financial analysis, benchmarking and business insights that challenge current thinking and support strategic decision-making
- Support Finance leadership on strategic finance initiatives, cross-functional projects, digitalisation and the continuous improvement of finance processes
Qualifications
We are ideally looking for a candidate who:
- Holds a master’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting or similar
- Has minimum 10 years of relevant FP&A, controlling or business finance experience
- Has strong experience with financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering
- Has extensive finance skills, preferably gained in a multinational organisation and/or investment environment
- Has experience with process optimisation and project management
- Champions AI/LLM tools to improve finance processes
- Has excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI, Dynamics 365 Business Central and Jedox are advantages
- Is fluent in Danish and English
Personal Qualifications
We are ideally looking for a candidate who:
- Is professional, quality-conscious and driven by delivering high-impact results
- Is proactive, structured and able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively with stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels
- Is resourceful, resilient and comfortable working independently while taking ownership of complex deliverables
- Enjoys challenging existing ways of working and driving continuous improvements through process optimisation and digitalisation
Working at Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings is a purpose-driven organisation where our working environment is guided by our purpose and values. We strive to create an inclusive, development-focused culture. With a team of over 230 professionals from various nationalities and diverse backgrounds, we are committed to fostering professional growth and delivering meaningful impact.
Application Process
Applications are open until 23 August. Please submit your CV and motivated cover letter via the “apply now” button as soon as possible, since we will review on a running basis.
About Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our purpose is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the Foundation’s assets.
Novo Holdings is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Novo Holdings is a leading global life sciences investor, investing in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio of more than 170 companies. In addition to its life sciences activities, Novo Holdings manages a broad portfolio of public and private assets. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 93 billion.
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic enterprise foundations.Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective.In addition to managing a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure and private equity assets, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor. Through its Seeds, Venture, Growth and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development. As of year-end 2023, Novo Holdings had Total Assets under Management of DKK 1,114 bn (€149 bn).Further information: www.novoholdings.dk
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic enterprise foundations.
Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective.
In addition to managing a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure and private equity assets, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor. Through its Seeds, Venture, Growth and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development.
As of year-end 2023, Novo Holdings had Total Assets under Management of DKK 1,114 bn (€149 bn).
Further information: www.novoholdings.dk
