VIE – Finance Analyst/Controller Neuroscience & Aesthetics

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a V.I.E Finance Analyst/Controller to join the Neuroscience Finance team in Cambridge. You will support planning, controlling and business partnering activities across the US, France, and the UK, contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related field, 1–2 years' experience in financial analysis or planning, and strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Controlling or Financial Planning.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP, TM1 or Think-cell is an advantage.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and financial management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, autonomous and comfortable working with international teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Support budgeting activities, maintain financial tracking tools and monitor Neuroscience project costs.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare financial models, analyze financial data and produce accurate financial reports.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with Finance teams and project leaders to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Business Case Development: Contribute to financial evaluations, investment analyses and business cases.
• Cost & Investment Monitoring: Analyze Neuroscience costs and investments across projects and development phases.
• Finance Projects & Improvement: Support global Finance initiatives, financial benchmarking and process improvement activities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

TM1

Think-cell

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP

TM1

Think-cell

Job description

VIE - Finance Analyst/Controller Neuroscience & Aesthetics 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: V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) is a program run by Business France, the French government agency. It allows young professionals from the European Economic Area to work for a French company outside of France for a limited period. Participants are not Ipsen employees but have a special V.I.E status. To take part in the program, there are specific eligibility criteria that must be met and will be verified by Business France. Those who do not meet the eligibility criteria cannot be part of this program but can apply to other opportunities within Ipsen.

Your Mission

As a V.I.E Finance Analyst / Controller, you will join our Neuroscience Finance team in Cambridge. Working closely with Finance teams across the US, France and the UK, you will support financial planning, controlling and business partnering activities, contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Support budgeting activities, maintain financial tracking tools and monitor Neuroscience project costs.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare financial models, analyze financial data and produce accurate financial reports.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with Finance teams and project leaders to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Business Case Development: Contribute to financial evaluations, investment analyses and business cases.
• Cost & Investment Monitoring: Analyze Neuroscience costs and investments across projects and development phases.
• Finance Projects & Improvement: Support global Finance initiatives, financial benchmarking and process improvement activities.

Your Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field. Ideally 1-2 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Controlling or Financial Planning. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP, TM1 or Think-cell is an advantage. Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and financial management. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proactive, autonomous and comfortable working with international teams. Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Why Join Ipsen?

Develop your expertise in financial analysis, controlling and business partnering.

Collaborate with international Finance teams across the US, France and the UK.

Contribute to strategic financial projects within the pharmaceutical industry.

Support innovative projects that make a difference for patients.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace "The Real Us". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.