International Operations Finance Graduate Programme in Pakistan

Job Description

Looking for a life-changing career within finance? Are you one of tomorrows key finance managers? Join the 2-year International Operations Finance Graduate Programme with first rotation in Pakistan. It will give you an opportunity to make a difference in a finance organisation covering many emerging and developing markets.About the International Operations Finance graduate programmeYou will start in our affiliate in Pakistan. Pakistan is part of Region Asia-Pacific (APAC), which is a regional hub of Novo Nordisk and consists of seven big affiliates: Pakistan, India, Oceania, Korea, Iran, Thailand, Indonesia, as well as a Business Area ?BASEA? responsible for these 11 countries: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.With 20 countries in the region, the programme ensures ample on-the-job experience, a multicultural network and international assignments for the next generation of finance leaders who want to make a difference to the millions of people who rely on our products.The Finance organisation focuses on driving competitive value creation with a strong performance culture with a focus on feedback. We are looking for people to help us transform numbers into actionable insights, to act as partners to line of business (e.g. sales and marketing organisation) and to create a solid platform for the company?s future success. Financial management and controlling of our operations, ensuring financial compliance, making challenging decisions, and handling risks proactively are just a few of our activities.During the programme you will 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 International Operations 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 a key position in Novo Nordisk. The positionDuring the 2-year programme you will undertake three challenging and exciting rotations of 8-months duration, both in your home country Pakistan, in our regional headquarters in Dubai and in one of our global affiliates. You will become truly close to the marketplace and will get hands-on experience with business challenges and risks that pharmaceutical companies face in the marketplace and be able to impact the business with the acquired financial understanding.The rotations are shaped to suit your development needs, while meeting our business requirements and to ensure you build the required competences needed to become a future finance leader in Novo Nordisk.About Novo NordiskNovo Nordisk is one of the top 10 largest pharma companies by market value, founded in 1923 and headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat. We employ more than 50,000 people in 80 offices around the world, and market our products in 170 countries. Read more and watch this video to get a feeling about Novo Nordisk as a workplace.QualificationsTo apply for the International Operations Finance Graduate programme in Pakistan, you must have:

• A citizenship from Pakistan
• A Chartered Accountant qualification or a Master?s degree from 2022 or 2023 in a relevant subject, for example within finance, economics, business administration or management accounting
• A minimum of 6 month?s international experience from working, studying or voluntary work. If Covid-19 restrictions have prevented you from obtaining (additional) international experience, e.g. studying or completing an internship abroad, feel free to still apply and explain what your plans were, how they changed and what relevant experience you have gained instead.
• Relevant work experience or extracurricular activities obtained next to your studies
• No more than 1 years of work experience after finishing your Master?s
• Above average academic achievements
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High drive and ambitious goals
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to challenge status quo
• An international mind-set and be globally mobile
• Team-player skills
• Professional fluency in English

If you meet the criteria and are interested in joining the programme, please make sure to submit your application no later than21 December 2022 GMT+1.Click here to apply.ContactFor questions about the International Operations Finance Graduate Programme, please use the chat functionality at the graduate website. The chat is open every Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm GMT+1 and the last three days leading up to the application deadline 21 December 2022.Important: Prepare this before you apply Before clicking the apply button please ensure you have prepared your CV, latest transcript and motivational letter in English. We estimate that you will spend around 30 minutes on the application page (after having prepared your attachments). You can apply from any device but as you will be asked to answer several questions on the application page, we recommend applying from a PC instead of a mobile phone.In the motivational letter, we would like to learn more about your motivation: why do you want to join the pharmaceutical industry, Novo Nordisk and the Graduate Programme; about your expectations: what are your expectations to the Graduate Programme and how will the programme support your career aspirations and lastly we want to learn more about your fit: which personal and professional competences makes you a great fit with the graduate programme.More information about the Graduate ProgrammeIf you want a general introduction to the Novo Nordisk Graduate Programme including all 15 tracks then click here. For specific information about the IO Finance graduate programme click here.(#LI-DNI)We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we?re life changing.

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