Alternant Global FP&A / Global FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Apprentice H/F

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Boulogne Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 31, 2025 Last posted March 31, 2025
Job description

Title:

Alternant Global FP&A / Global FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Apprentice H/F

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:

WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

As part of the Global FP&A (Financial and Planning Analysis) team, you will provide insights on financial performance and help in the decision-making process at Group level. This includes sharing relevant analysis on the actual and future (Budget, Forecasts, Long-Range Plan) performance to the Executive Leadership team and governance bodies.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

  • Take ownership of key analysis and reporting for monthly closing and financial cycles

(Perimeter: CAPEX, Efficiency for Growth, FX simulations)

  • Manage, monitor, analyse and synthesize financial data through preparation of presentations for the executive management and governance bodies
  • Organize and lead reviews with stakeholders to understand underlying assumptions and trends
  • Participate in the animation of financial processes (Group guidance, communication, follow-up)
  • Assist the Global Senior Controller and FP&A Analyst

(Perimeter: Sales, Gross margin, OPEX, P&L, Headcounts, Quarterly landings, External Financial communications)

  • Update monthly actual reporting dashboards
  • Build impactful presentations for the for the executive management and governance bodies
  • Participate in monthly check-ins and financial reviews
  • Assist in the preparation and restitution of ad-hoc analysis
  • Participate in transversal activities  
  • Automatization and standardization of dashboards and presentations
  • Creation and maintenance of database useful to the Global FP&A team
  • Be an active member of Project and contributor of Finance transformation initiatives (EPM tool)
     

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

  • Curious about understanding the business
  • Team player with very good interpersonal skills
  • Able to work in a complex and international environment
  • Agile and proactive, you communicate with the team on your achievements or difficulties.
  • Very rigorous and concise, you will know how to compile information in different formats.
  • Reliable and responsive, you know how to meet deadlines and your commitments
  • Master Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

  • First internship in the field of FP&A / Finance controlling / Audit / Accounting
  • First experience with Enterprise Performance Management tools

Education / Certifications (preferred):

  •  Currently preparing a Master degree in Finance and Management (Business School or University)

Language(s) (essential):

  • Fluent in English and French with strong verbal and written communicational skills

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About this role

Summary

Provide financial insights and support decision-making for executive leadership.

Job title

Alternant Global FP&A / Global FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Apprentice H/F

Experience level

entry level

Industry

biopharmaceutical

Location requirements

Located in Boulogne; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

excelpowerpointcommunicationteam playerinterpersonal skills

Preferred skills

fp&afinance controllingauditaccountingenterprise performance management

Specializations

financial analysisreportingbudgetingforecastingdata analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Hybrid City