Finance Analyst

Ascendis Pharma; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a passionate Finance Analyst to join our growing Finance Operations team. Based at our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, you will combine hands-on financial control with process improvement and digital development across global entities.

You will own reconciliations, participate in month-end closing, ensure IFRS compliance, and drive automation of finance processes while collaborating with IT and business partners. English communications required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field.
• Approximately 2–6 years of experience within finance operations, accounting, auditing or controlling.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Participate in month‑end closing, SOX controls and IFRS accounting activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate finance processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft D365 Finance

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Are you passionate about finance, technology and continuous improvement? Do you have experience within finance operations, accounting, auditing or controlling?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Finance Analyst.

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 combine hands-on financial control with process improvement and digital development, helping create smarter and more scalable ways of working across our global Finance organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Financial Controlling team within Finance Operations, consisting of five other colleagues covering Inventory, Production Economy, Standard Cost, Payroll, Warrants, RSU controlling, Transfer Pricing and other areas. You will report directly to Ketil Sverdrup, Senior Director, Finance Operations, and will be based at our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Own and coordinate balance sheet reconciliations across multiple legal entities, and support Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, PO accruals and related stakeholder communication.
• Participate in month‑end closing, SOX controls and IFRS‑related accounting activities, promoting accurate, transparent and consistent finance reporting and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate finance processes, and drive process documentation and governance through Finance’s Process House.
• Participate in system optimization and implementation projects and cross‑team initiatives, including the Impero month‑end close tool.
• Use systems, data and technology to improve quality, efficiency and user experience, build scalable workflows and support adoption of new digital tools.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree within Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field, and have approximately 2‑6 years of experience within finance operations, accounting, auditing, controlling or a similar area.

Furthermore, you have:

• Comfort with financial data and ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft D365 Finance is an advantage, and strong Microsoft Office skills are also valued.
• Knowledge of financial controls and accounting principles. IFRS knowledge is an advantage.
• Effective English communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Finance, IT and the business.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, combined with a structured and detail‑oriented approach.
• A genuine interest in digitalization, automation and continuous improvement.

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.

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be collaborative, curious, proactive, self‑driven and adaptable to a fast‑paced environment.

Travel: Limited travel.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark.

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

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Ketil Sverdrup, Senior Director, Finance Operations, at [e-mail].

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