Looking for a life-changing career within Finance? Then look no further!

We have two different tracks within Finance:

Scroll through this page to learn more about each programme and find the one that's right for you.

The full-time position as a Global Finance Graduate provides you with the opportunity to experience four exciting jobs in just two years. You will work in various finance functions across our global value chain from R&D to sales - ensuring a strong financial toolbox, including knowledge of digital tools, and a holistic understanding of Novo Nordisk and the pharmaceutical industry.

An example of a Global Finance graduate’s journey could look like this:

1. R&D Finance, HQ: Finance partnering supporting the management of investments in our future product pipeline

2. Novo Nordisk Management Consulting, HQ: Building on the project management toolbox, working with projects across the value chain and learning from colleagues with top-tier consulting background

3. Novo Nordisk, Inc., US: Forecasting sales and analysing the market dynamics in the biggest market

4. Strategic Finance, HQ: Supporting senior management with key strategic projects and financial modelling in connection to our business development activities 

Working at Novo Nordisk provides the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients and society while also delivering exciting results from a business perspective.

Throughout the programme you will gain hands-on experience with transforming data into business insights, communicating recommendations and creating measurable business impact. You will work with senior managers and build an international network of colleagues, establishing yourself as one of tomorrow’s key finance leaders at Novo Nordisk.

As you embark on your life-changing career in Novo Nordisk, we will provide you with:

  • Accelerated personal and professional development through one-on-one sparring with a senior mentor assigned to you from day one and an extensive, custom-built training programme
  • International experience by working abroad for six months in one of our many affiliates or regional offices (e.g. USA, Colombia, Malaysia, a European capital or one of many other options)
  • A unique graduate community spanning across programmes filled with social activities and inspiring colleagues to spare with and learn from.

For the positions starting in September 2025, we are looking for candidates with:

  • A recent master’s degree in a relevant subject, for example Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Management Accounting with strong academic achievements
  • Relevant work experience or extracurricular activities
  • International experience from working, studying or volunteering
  • An international mind-set with an ability to adapt quickly to change and to relocate internationally as part of the programme
  • Professional fluency in English

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We offer job opportunities in Novo Nordisk’ International Operations where you start with a rotation in either at the HQ in Denmark or in Germany, Poland, Turkey, India, Colombia, Brazil and China. Please not that this specific programme is open only for applicants with local citizenship in the given country. The Global Finance programme is relevant for all applicants including above countries.

During the two-year programme, you will undertake three challenging and exciting rotations of eight-months duration, both in our regional headquarters, business areas, global affiliates or in HQ. You will get the opportunity to work in three different countries in just two years. After the programme you are guaranteed a position in the country you started in, but at the same time you are free to take up a position in another country. 

Working at Novo Nordisk provides the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients and society while also delivering exciting results from a business perspective.

During the International Operations Finance Graduate Programme, you will receive formal training and gain knowledge and invaluable international experience leading to both professional and personal development. You will develop your core skills within areas such as financial planning, analysis and controlling, process management and management reporting.

You will accelerate your personal and professional development through one-on-one sparring with a senior mentor assigned to you from day one and an extensive, custom-built training programme

You will have the opportunity to work with senior managers and build an international network of world-class colleagues, establishing yourself as one of tomorrow’s key people in finance at Novo Nordisk.

We’ve designed the IO Finance Graduate Programme, so that, following its successful completion, you will be equipped with the necessary skills and experiences to become an integral part of our company with a permanent position in one of our Global offices around the world.  

For the positions starting in September 2025, we are looking for candidates with:

  • A recent and relevant master’s degree, for example finance, economics, business administration, accounting or marketing, with strong academic achievements
  •  International experience
  • Relevant work experience or extracurricular activities obtained next to your studies
  • International mind-set and ability to adapt quickly to change
  • Team-player, excellent communication skills, high drive and an eagerness to learn
  • Globally mobile and professional fluency in English

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