Stagiaire Corporate Functions Controller Intern / Controleur Fonctions Corporate - 6 mois à partir de février 2027 H/F

Location: Paris

Title

Stagiaire Corporate Functions Controller Intern / Controleur Fonctions Corporate - 6 mois à partir de février 2027 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

Titre du poste : Corporate Functions Controller - intern

Division / Fonction : Global Finance

Site : Paris 15e

QUOI – Résumé & Objectif du Poste

Within the Corporate Functions Finance Controlling department, you will participate in monitoring the financial performance of the Corporate Functions Division. It includes the review of the actual performance and the preparation of budget, forecast1, quarterly flashes, year-end landing and Long Range Plan (5 years). In this role, you bring strong support to the team and act as a business partner to Corporate Functions leaders. The Corporate Support Functions scope consists in CEO, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Communication External Affairs & Sustainability, Business Development, Business Ethics, Strategy & Transformation, R&D Foundation, Holdings, Facility Management, Global Real Estate, Procurement and others

QUOI - Responsabilités Principales & Compétences Techniques

Main Responsibilities

As part of the Corporate Functions Controlling team, the intern will support financial performance monitoring and planning activities across several Corporate Functions and entities.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

Support the preparation of key financial exercises, including Budget, Forecasts, quarterly flashes, Year-End Landing, and Long-Range Planning.

Contribute to the consolidation and analysis of financial data throughout the various planning cycles.

Assist in the organization and preparation of budget review meetings with business stakeholders.

Provide analytical and financial support to budget owners during planning and forecasting exercises.

Help develop presentations and management reporting materials for senior leadership.

Month-End Closing & Reporting

Participate in the monthly closing process in compliance with Group deadlines and reporting requirements.

Liaise with Accounting Shared Financial Services to ensure accurate and timely closing activities, including purchase order monitoring and accrual management.

Prepare and update monthly financial reports.

Analyze actual results against budget and identify key variances and performance drivers.

Support the preparation of financial review meetings with business teams and Group Finance.

Contribute to the maintenance and quality of Finance master data.

Corporate Functions Performance Coordination

Support the monitoring and coordination of performance across transversal functions such as Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources.

Contribute to the management of intercompany recharging processes for Corporate Functions during the annual campaigns.

Assist in maintaining and improving financial master data, including organizational hierarchies and analytical structures.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Participate in Finance transformation initiatives and contribute to the implementation of the new Finance EPM project.

Support process improvement activities aimed at strengthening reporting quality and financial efficiency.

COMMENT - Connaissances & Expérience

Connaissances & Expériences (indispensables)

Master Excel and PowerPoint,

Curiosity about the pharmaceutical business

With very good interpersonal skills, you will be comfortable in daily exchanges with different people / different functions,

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

Connaissances & Expérience (souhaitées)

A first internship experience in the field of Finance controlling/Audit/Accounting is a must

Formation / Diplômes (indispensables)

You are currently preparing a Master 2 degree in Finance and Management in a Business School or University

Langue(s) (indispensables)

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

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