Head of Finance and Operations

The position

As the Head of Finance & Operations at Novo Nordisk, you will be defining and meeting the affiliate’s business objectives in terms of strategy, execution and profit and loss (P&L) statement, by allocating and managing efficiently its resources. You will be reporting to Affiliate VP & General Manager.Your responsibilities will be to:• Contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the company. Manage financial reporting and ensure the implementation of all financial aspects of the strategic plan.• Support quality assurance by reporting safety-related information and customer complaints to the quality department.• Act in line with ethical standards, quality requirements, local policies, and the Novo Nordisk Way.• Serve as the Local Diligence Responsible (LDDR). Support logistics to ensure efficient and timely supply of products to distributors.• Oversee procurement, particularly major indirect spend, excluding promotional material. Manage and motivate a team to achieve business objectives. Qualifications To be successful in this position you have to hold a University or similar degree in Finance, MBA, Chartered Accountant (CPA, Expert Compatible, ACCA). You will have to have the next qualifications:• 5+ years of experience in operations in Africa or a similar region.• 2-3 years’ experience as a finance manager.• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders.• Experience in motivating and leading teams in changing environments.• Experience managing external firms and contractors.• Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret financial information.• Experience working with deadlines and reporting calendars.• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful advice and input across the company.• Proficiency in English and basic French. About the department You will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Our department is responsible for conducting the financial and accounting operations of the organisation. This includes preparing, collecting, and interpreting financial information; preparing budgets, reports, forecasts, and statutory returns; managing the organisation’s taxation affairs; and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We also handle accounting administration activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, collections, billing, and invoicing. Join us and help drive our mission forward. Working at Novo Nordisk As a department, we are focused on continuous improvement and are tenacious and innovative in the achievement of our ultimate goal of business growth and improvement of diabetes care for patients. F&O is the department responsible for the day-to-day activities of the affiliate, including, financial accounting, financial planning and reporting, management of the company’s cash flow and assets, Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement activities and DDI projects.