Advanced Business Analyst

Job Title: Analyst II / Associate Project Manager I Department: FP&A CFP – R&D, Finance Global Business Services (GBS) Location: Bangalore, India Your impact begins here As Analyst II / Associate Project Manager I, you will bring financial clarity to Novo’s R&D investment portfolio. You will own month-end investment and cost analysis, prepare high-quality input for investment governance meetings and help bring projects onto a single way of working. Partnering with onshore project and finance teams, you will help leaders make well-informed decisions on the investments that move science forward for people living with serious chronic diseases. What you’ll bring You are an experienced finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear decisions and making processes simpler. You will need: A Master’s degree in Finance or an equivalent qualification. 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance, including project management. Experience in business controlling and other finance disciplines, with a solid understanding of accounting and finance. Strong skills in MS Office and SAP. An analytical, proactive mindset and the drive to solve problems rather than work around them. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and confidence engaging senior stakeholders. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across locations and teams. Useful, but not essential: Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. Working knowledge of Power BI. What you’ll do You will own and improve the financial processes that keep the R&D investment portfolio transparent, well-governed and moving at pace. You will: Own the month-end process for investment and cost analysis, including clear commentary on what the numbers mean. Drive accurate month-end closing, including accruals and reposting, together with the accountant and relevant stakeholders. Prepare high-quality submissions and presentations for the investment governance (IPG) meeting, and deliver ad hoc analysis in partnership with project management. Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and inconsistencies across projects, and drive harmonisation to a single way of working that reduces cycle time and rework. Report regularly to the PMO and steering stakeholders on contract and payment terms status, open gaps, remediation progress and risk-mitigation actions. Ensure compliance with internal policies and global standards for contract, payment and invoicing processes, and spot value-creation opportunities based on your business understanding. Who you’ll work with You will join the FP&A CFP – R&D Investments team in Finance GBS in Bangalore, reporting to Pingaksha Sinai Neureker (Senior Manager). In Finance, colleagues safeguard the business, provide corporate infrastructure and help create value so Novo can deliver on its purpose. You will be the single point of contact for…