Student Assistant, GMS Finance Operations & Governance

Student Assistant, GMS Finance Operations & Governance
Høje Taastrup, Denmark

Gain hands-on finance experience in a global healthcare company while supporting strategic initiatives that help deliver life-saving medicines to millions of patients worldwide.

Your new role

As a Student Assistant in GMS Finance Operations & Governance, you'll be anchored in the Investment Portfolio Finance team while supporting the broader department on varied tasks and processes. This role offers real responsibility and the chance to develop professional skills in a dynamic finance environment.

Your tasks will include:

• Providing administrative support, including planning and coordinating management meetings and events, maintaining mail groups and ordering office supplies
• Supporting business reviews and other strategic processes that drive decision-making across Global Manufacturing & Supply
• Contributing to recurring financial investment planning and analysis, including monthly reporting activities
• Creating and refining PowerPoint presentations to support colleagues across the area
• Taking on ad hoc tasks that give you exposure to different aspects of finance operations

We expect you to work approximately 8–15 hours per week, preferably spread over two days. We offer flexibility to accommodate exam periods and other study‑related commitments.

Our preferred start date is 1st of June 2026.

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

The GMS Finance Operations & Governance department is responsible for finance operations, compliance and governance across Global Manufacturing & Supply. You'll be part of a diverse and ambitious team of approximately 25 colleagues located in Denmark, supported by colleagues from Global Business Services in India. Here, you'll experience how finance enables a global supply chain while gaining insights into strategic decision-making processes.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a well-organized and proactive student who thrives in a professional environment and wants to develop their finance and business acumen.

You should have:

• Fluent or high proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• At least one year of studies remaining in your current Bachelor's or Master's degree programme – preferably within Finance or other relevant area
• Strong PowerPoint skills and high proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Teams
• A structured and thorough approach with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Comfort working with numbers and handling confidential information with discretion
• A proactive mindset and strong organizational skills

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. As a student assistant, you'll gain real-world experience in an environment that values your contribution and supports your development.

What we offer

This role offers more than just a part-time job during your studies. You'll gain hands-on experience in a global finance environment, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Salary and Benefits: This position is hourly paid. For this position, the hourly base rate is 205,17 DKK, based on an assessment of relevant factors such as experience, educational background, demonstrated competencies, and the specific skills required for the position. In addition to the hourly base rate, Student Assistants are entitled to a pension scheme (currently 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).

Contact Information:
If you have questions about the role, please contact Josefin Melin at +45 30775114.

Deadline:
13 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.