P2P Manager

Are you passionate about building new robust processes and improving existing ways of working within Accounts Payable and Expense Management? Do you have experience as an Accounting Team Lead?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new P2P Manager in Finance Operations.

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Germany, United States, UK, Italy, Spain and France.

We are applying our TransCon technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Today, we have a growing pipeline of prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a passionate P2P Manager to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our PtP accounting team, focusing on Accounts Payable and Expense Management. oversee our PtP accounting team, focusing on Accounts Payable and Expense Management. You will join and lead a team of 3 Accounts and a group of 4 Student Assistants.

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 PtP Accounting team, and report directly to Kaare Daugaard Hansen, Head of Treasury and PtP who is based in Hellerup, Denmark. You will also be based in Denmark.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supervising a team of 3 Accountants and a group of 4 Student Assistant.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable and Expense Management functions.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Managing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures ensuring continuous improvement

Qualifications and Skills:
You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a Master of Accounting or Finance – and with +2 years of experience from a similar role.

Furthermore, you have :

• Proficiency in accounting systems - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 FO) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.

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 be a structured and holistic thinking leader who can help the team organize and prioritize. Furthermore, you possess the ability to communicate efficiently with key stakeholders of the team.

Travel : 5-10 days per year.

Office : Hellerup, Denmark.

Apply now.
Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

For more details about the position or the company, please Kaare Daugaard Hansen, Head of Treasury and PtP, [email protected] or visit out website

Benefits

• You can expect an attractive remuneration package, short- and long-term incentives, pension scheme and health insurance.
• Laptop, iPhone, paid internet, and home office equipment
• A thorough and structured onboarding program
• To succeed in your job and expand in your role, you and your manager will continuously have Impact conversations about how to propel your development. If a need is identified, we find a way to help you grow.
• Soft drinks, fresh fruit, and lunch every day in our canteen.
• Ascendis Pharma headquarters resides in a modern and bright office facility in Tuborg Havn in Hellerup with a view of the harbor, the canals, and the sea.
• To ensure a balanced approach to the office, all employees have the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.

Hellerup