VIE – Finance Analyst/Controller Neuroscience & Aesthetics

Ipsen • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The V.I.E Finance Analyst/Controller will join Ipsen’s Neuroscience Finance team in Cambridge. Working with Finance teams across the US, France, and the UK, the role supports financial planning, controlling, and business partnering activities, contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance.

The V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) is a limited-period program run by Business France that allows eligible young professionals from the European Economic Area to work for a French company outside France. Participants have a special V.I.E status and are not Ipsen employees. Eligibility is verified by Business France; applicants who do not meet the criteria cannot participate in the program but may apply to other Ipsen opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and financial management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and autonomous, and comfortable working with international teams.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Meet the eligibility criteria for the V.I.E program, as verified by Business France.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Controlling, or Financial Planning.
• Knowledge of SAP, TM1, or Think-cell.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting activities, maintain financial tracking tools, and monitor Neuroscience project costs.
• Prepare financial models, analyze financial data, and produce accurate financial reports.
• Collaborate with Finance teams and project leaders to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Contribute to financial evaluations, investment analyses, and business cases.
• Analyze Neuroscience costs and investments across projects and development phases.
• Support global Finance initiatives, financial benchmarking, and process improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level