Director P2P Finance Operations

Are you passionate about ensuring seamless processes across the business? Are you well-versed in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and able to navigate both strategic planning and operational execution?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new P2P Director!

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate P2P Director to join our growing organization. As a member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in leading the global P2P function, driving efficiency, automation, and compliance while maintaining a strong operational foundation. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on balancing strategy with execution, someone who can mentor and develop talent, while also rolling up their sleeves. You will have the opportunity to shape and scale a critical finance function.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Finance Operations team, and report directly to Jette Gudmandsen, VP of Finance Operations who is based in Hellerup. You will also be based in Hellerup.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and inspire the P2P team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Gain deep knowledge of P2P processes and systems to ensure smooth operations.

• Be hands-on and contribute to both daily operations and various projects

Strategic Initiatives

• Drive process optimization and automation to support scalability and efficiency.
• Aligning P2P strategy with broader finance and procurement objectives.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the P2P area and make a long-term roadmap for the area.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless end-to-end processes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on P2P-related matters.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree and have experience from a similar position. You have proven experience in P2P or finance operations leadership role.

Furthermore, you have:

• Strong understanding of P2P processes and ERP systems.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring team members.
• Strong experience with IT projects, shared service centers and D365.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to:

• Have a hands-on mindset with willingness to dive into details when needed.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills.
• A mindset and ability to drive change and continuously improve processes and ways of working

Travel: 15-30 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Jette Gudmandsen, VP of Finance Operations via [email protected]

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed.  If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.