International Operations Finance Graduate - Denmark
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Internship
Permanent
Entry
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The International Operations Finance Graduate role at Novo Nordisk is designed for recent master's graduates with strong academic backgrounds in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or management accounting. Candidates should possess professional fluency in English and demonstrate an international mindset supported by prior international experience such as study, work, or volunteering abroad. The programme involves three eight-month rotations across global locations including Denmark, Canada, China, Singapore, Brazil, and Zurich, offering exposure to regional offices, affiliates, headquarters, and strategic operations. Participants will develop commercial acumen and strategic partnership skills by addressing real-world business challenges and risks within the pharmaceutical industry. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior finance leaders, mentorship, and building a global professional network. Ideal candidates exhibit excellent communication, teamwork, a strong drive to learn, and flexibility to relocate internationally. The position is entry-level, targeting individuals with no more than one year of full-time post-master’s work experience. This graduate programme fosters leadership and specialist finance skills in an international healthcare context, promoting well-being, work-life balance, and continuous learning within a culture that values passion, respect, and innovation. Applicants should be prepared to submit a CV, cover letter, and academic records, articulating their expectations, personal qualities, and insights into international finance trends relevant to pharma.
About the role
Role Summary
- Join Novo Nordisk’s International Finance Talent Programme
- Programme starts in Denmark, Canada, China, Singapore, or Brazil
- Designed to develop future finance leaders and specialists in the pharmaceutical industry
Responsibilities
- Complete three international rotations of eight months each, starting in your home country
- Experience roles in regional offices, affiliates, HQ (Denmark), or IO Strategic Operations (Zurich)
- Tackle real-world business challenges and risks in pharma
- Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Develop commercial understanding to impact the business
- Gain skills for an international finance career at Novo Nordisk
- Work closely with senior finance leaders and build a global network
- Receive mentorship from experienced professionals
Requirements
- Master’s degree obtained in 2025 or 2026 with above-average academic achievements in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or management accounting
- International experience (study, work, or volunteering)
- No more than one year of full-time work experience after completing a master’s degree
- Professional fluency in English
- Willingness to relocate globally
- Team-player attitude, excellent communication skills, strong drive, eagerness to learn, and international mindset
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning and development in a global healthcare company
- Flexible working hours
- Culture of well-being and support for mental and physical health
- Healthy work-life balance
How to Apply
- Upload your CV (as “resume”), cover letter, and most recent academic records (combine with cover letter) in English
- Keep cover letter to one page
- Applications without required documents will not be considered
- In your cover letter, address:
- Your expectations from the Graduate Programme
- Qualities your colleagues value in you
- A recent trend or development in international finance that inspires you and its potential impact on pharma
- Apply by 7 December 2025 (GMT+1)
- Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis
About Novo Nordisk
- Over 100 years of tackling serious chronic diseases with an unordinary mindset
- Focus on long-term health solutions and making healthcare more accessible
- Driven by passion, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond conventional boundaries
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