R&D Finance Analyst & Controller (VIE) – Global Projects

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) invites applications for a VIE - Finance Analyst/Controller in Cambridge, MA, focusing on R&D finance. The role emphasizes budgeting, cost modelling and financial analysis across global clinical projects within a collaborative, international environment.

You will partner with R&D teams and finance stakeholders to provide visibility on costs and investments, supporting due diligence and strategic financial topics in a multinational setup. This is an 18‑month program in the US.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• First experience in Financial Analysis, Planning or Controlling.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or TM1 would be a plus.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and R&D environment.
• Proactive, collaborative and comfortable working in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial models related to R&D costs.
• Support clinical study budget analysis across different therapeutic areas.
• Analyze financial data and produce accurate reports and insights.
• Support R&D controlling activities and finance management tasks.
• Contribute to financial analysis, benchmarking and cost modelling for global clinical projects.
• Support R&D Finance due diligence, Business Development, Licensing and M&A activities.
• Partner with R&D teams, Project Leaders and Finance stakeholders to provide visibility on project costs and investments.
• Contribute to Global R&D Finance initiatives and ad-hoc financial projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Excel & MS Office

Proactive & collaborative

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

SAP

TM1

Job description

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) invites applications for a VIE - Finance Analyst/Controller in Cambridge, MA, focusing on R&D finance. The role emphasizes budgeting, cost modelling and financial analysis across global clinical projects within a collaborative, international environment.

You will partner with R&D teams and finance stakeholders to provide visibility on costs and investments, supporting due diligence and strategic financial topics in a multinational setup. This is an 18‑month program in the US.