Senior Controller Finance R&D

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) is seeking a Senior Controller Finance R&D to lead the consolidation and financial operations for the Research and Development function. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning to support R&D objectives and portfolio decisions.

Working with VP Finance for R&D and global Controlling teams, you will ensure compliance with Ipsen policies, manage 5YP/LRP processes, and deliver timely management accounts for R&D assets and programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D finance, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong ability to analyze financial performance and risks in pharma R&D.
• Ability to lead long-term planning processes (5YP/LRP) and consolidate projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage R&D finance consolidation and reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for R&D portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on financial strategy.

Skills

R&D finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

5YP/LRP planning

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Controller Finance R&D

Company: Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Controller of R&D Finance is responsible for leading and managing the CSO Consolidation and financial operations of the Research and Development department. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic financial planning to support the organization's R&D objectives. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, internal cost controllers, asset/project controllers, senior leadership, and R&D teams to ensure effective financial management and decision-making. Ensure that the finances are controlled within the framework of the IPSEN Company, Group accounting, and global R&D policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensure that appropriate, accurate, and timely financial/Management accounts and reports are prepared for R&D and the global understanding and control of the projects/activities they support.

Working closely with the Vice President, Finance for R&D and Medical, and other Global R&D Controlling team members, provide Global R&D Finance Support and project controlling support for Neuroscience assets, and ensure that the controlling of the finances is within the framework of the Company, Group accounting, and global R&D policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Activities also include ensuring accurate and timely financial reports are prepared for R&D and the global understanding and control of the projects/activities they support.
• As the primary interface for Neuroscience assets, ensure effective communication on global functional and projects and local site requirements, constraints, and deviations.
• Conduct financial analyses and assessments to evaluate the financial performance, risks, and opportunities of potential mergers, licensing, and external collaborations, acquisitions, or other financial transactions. The role requires a deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business operations.
• Liaise closely with Corp FP&A teams and collaborate with upper management to align R&D Finance goals with overall company objectives.
• Work closely with R&D leadership to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
• Manage long-term financial planning processes like 5YP and LRP to support R&D initiatives and growth objectives.
• He/She is also leading the support of financial processes (in coordination with shared services) and new global R&D processes/optimizations, including clinical trial accounting, and supporting portfolio and program valuations with the rest of the R&D Finance team.

Global R&D Finance Consolidation

• Develop and oversee the R&D budgeting and forecasting processes. Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making on R&D projects and initiatives. Provide financial insights, trends, and recommendations on resource allocation and cost optimization.
• Responsible for reconciling R&D Financials within various finance data sets (Fin PL, BAS SAP PL, RND Nature, RND Allocation), managing the reporting hierarchy, and overseeing the management of R&D Rolling Forecast Model.
• Play a central role in building monthly business review decks, forecasting, and budget review decks, and managing the dashboard submission for R&D assets.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports for management and stakeholders. Create detailed financial models to support short-term and long-term strategic planning.
• Provide variance analysis and regularly update forecasts based on actual performance. Conduct a thorough financial performance analysis, identifying key trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Ensure time deliverables to Corp FP&A, other financial functions, and Corporate Strategy Teams and ensure R&D Finance follows financial regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration between R&D finance teams and with R&D functional teams.
• Lead and develop a high-performing R&D finance team. Provide guidance and