Title:
Finance Director NOBACompany:
Institut Produits Synthèse (IPSEN) AB
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:
Finance Director, NoBa (Nordics & Baltics)
Location: Stockholm (Kista), Sweden
Reporting line: Finance Head, EMM & CEA
About the role
We are seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function across NoBa (Nordics & Baltics). This is a regional leadership role with board-level exposure, suited to a commercially minded finance leader who can operate with maturity in a complex, international environment.
You will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, shaping financial strategy and supporting both future launches and established brands across the region.
Key responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight, challenge and decision support
Lead planning cycles (budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning) and monitor performance across P&L, sales and profitability
Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and internal controls
Drive improvements in finance systems, processes and ways of working
Lead and develop the finance team, building capability and engagement
Work cross-functionally to support business performance, including readiness for launches
Candidate Profile
Education & qualifications
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline
Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA) or MBA preferred
Experience
Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a regional or multi-country setting
Strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders
Broad finance expertise across FP&A, controlling, financial governance and statutory reporting
Experience operating effectively within complex, international and matrixed organisations
Exposure to transformation initiatives, including systems, processes or organisational change
Desirable
Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences sector (advantageous, not essential)
Experience supporting product launches and driving investment decision-making
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We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline
- Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA) or MBA
- Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role
- Strong commercial acumen and experience as a strategic business partner
- Broad finance expertise across FP&A, controlling, financial governance and statutory reporting
- Experience in complex international matrixed organizations
- Exposure to transformation initiatives
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences sector
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsen.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
Ipsen Insights
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
