Analyst, Global Finance Operations P2P

Ascendis Pharma; Hellerup; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Finance Analyst for Global Finance Operations – Procure to Pay (P2P) in Copenhagen. You will drive automation, data quality, and process excellence across European entities, working with IT to optimize ERP systems and reporting tools.

You will support VAT and statistical reporting while aiding continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives within a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years in Audit, Finance Operations or Accounting.
• Interest in finance process optimization, digitalization, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor accounting, including invoices, payments, reconciliations, accruals, and close activities with a focus on automation.
• Drive expense processes through automation and data analysis to improve user experience.
• Act as a superuser for ERP systems and automation tools to improve processes and controls.
• Assist VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat reporting across Europe.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Tax, and Supply Chain to implement scalable improvements.

Skills

Process optimization

Power BI

Automation

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO

ExFlow

Power Platform

Job description

Are you passionate about? Do you have experience within Procure to Pay and automation?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Finance Analyst in Global Finance Operations – Procure to Pay (P2P)

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate Finance Analyst to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in driving automation, digitalization, and process excellence across our global finance systems and processes. In addition to ensuring efficient and compliant accounting and payment processes, you will actively identify and implement opportunities to automate manual activities, improve data quality, and optimize workflows across multiple European entities.

You will partner closely with Global Finance team and the IT department to optimize the use and continued development of ERP systems, reporting tools, and automation solutions Through this collaboration, you will help enhance the user experience, streamline Finance processes, and ensure consistently high data quality. The role also includes supporting VAT and statistical reporting, ensuring compliant submissions while identifying opportunities to further improve and automate reporting processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Procure to Pay (P2P) team consisting of 9 colleagues, and report directly to Frederik D. Andersen, Manager P2P who is based in Copenhagen. You will be based in Copenhagen.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Accounting, Automation & Process Excellence: Manage and continuously improve end-to-end vendor accounting, including invoices, payments, reconciliations, accruals, and close activities, with a strong focus on automation and process efficiency.
• Expense Management & Digitalization: Drive efficient and user-friendly expense processes through automation, digital controls, data analysis, and continuous improvement of the employee experience.
• Systems, Data & Automation: Act as a superuser in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and ExFlow, leveraging Power Platform, AI, reporting, and workflow automation to improve processes, controls, and decision-making.
• VAT & Statistical Reporting: Support VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat reporting across European jurisdictions, while improving data quality, compliance, standardization, and automation.
• Continuous Improvement & Cross-functional Collaboration: Identify and implement scalable improvements across Finance Operations in collaboration with Finance, Tax, IT, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders, supporting adoption of new technologies and ways of working.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably within Accounting, Finance or a related field – and approximately 2-5 year of experience within Audit, Finance Operations and Accounting..

Furthermore, you have:

• Strong interest in finance process optimization, digitalization, and automation, with experience using ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Experience with Power BI, AI tools, or other automation technologies is highly desirable.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business challenges into scalable process improvements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT, and business functions.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.

Travel:

5-10days per year.

Office:

Denmark, Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Frederik D. Andersen, Manager P2P, [e-mail].

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.