Head of M&A Accounting - Bagsværd, Danmark - Novo Nordisk

Beskrivelse

The position

As the Head of M&A Accounting, you will be responsible for the accounting track of the entire deal process covering: Financial due diligence, contract review, and accounting treatment of transaction Documentation of Purchase Price Allocation Interface with external auditors in relation to the transaction Integration plans including integration of ERP systems and Accounting practices Support on the financial modelling and valuations Ensure post-closing readiness for accounting The team consists of two M&A Specialists who will be reporting to you as the Head of the team.

You will work closely with other core teams from Business Finance, Corporate Tax, Legal, Treasury and Business Development.

The role thus provides a fantastic opportunity to be at the centre of strategic growth opportunities in Novo Nordisk and engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar Plus 5 years of experience working on buyer side of acquisitions, either in similar role in a larger company, or as a M&A Consultant from consultancy/audit firms Strong accounting understanding, and proficiency in IFRS 3 and prior experience as a financial auditor Experience working with SAP and the pharmaceutical industry would be a benefit but is not mandatory On a personal level, you are capable of handling a multitude of tasks, with a strong operational involvement in assignments, alongside people management responsibilities.

Furthermore, we expect you to have excellent communication and stakeholders management skills, an engaging personality, and a proactive approach towards your work.

About the department The M&A Accounting team is part of the broader department "Consolidated Reporting".

The goal of the team is to be the center of excellence for driving financial due diligence, accounting for- and integrating of complex business acquisitions across Novo Nordisk.

The Consolidated Reporting department consists of around 25 professionals distributed among 5 teams, boasting a vibrant diversity and dynamic environment.

Besides M&A Accounting, the area is also responsible for Internal controls, Consolidation, ESG- and Financial Reporting. As a Head of M&A Accounting, you will be reporting to the VP of Consolidated Reporting, Rikke Ryttergaard Andersen. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it.

We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.

We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them.

From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we're all working to move the needle on patient care.