Student Assistant for Finance Operations

Are you passionate about creating structure, collaboration, and supporting?   

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Student Assistant for Finance Operations P2P.   

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 Student Assistant to join our team.  As a Student Assistant in Finance Operations, you will work closely with both internal  finance colleagues as well with rest of the organization and will have the opportunity to  

develop your cross disciplinary collaboration skills in a dynamic and fast-paced  environment.   

Joining Ascendis Pharma will give you an exciting opportunity to gain Finance work experience within an international pharmaceutical company with a strong growth record.  You will become part of the Finance Operations team who are responsible for all  accounting activities in the Ascendis Group.   

The team you will be joining consists of 8 employees, including 3 Student Assistants.  The team is characterized by good team spirit, skilled employees and a fun work  environment.   

  You will be reporting to Frederik Dalby Andersen, Manager, Finance Operations P2P who is based in Hellerup.  

As our new Student Assistant, you will be helping with:   

• The daily process around procure to pay  

• The travel expense and reimbursement process  

• The Purchase Order creation and Invoice receival Process  

• Other related tasks within the Finance Operations area  

• Various optimization project within the procure to pay process  

Your Profile  

Ideally, you are planning to study Finance or Business Administration in the coming year.   

You are a highly motivated individual who enjoys being challenged and working in collaborative environments, where you are able to structure, follow up on and complete  

your tasks.  

Furthermore, you have:  

• Flair for numbers and structure   

• High level of reliability and attention-to-details  

• Strong work ethics  

• Good organizational skills   

• Willingness to learn   

Experience in using MS Office, especially Excel, and ERP systems is an advantage.  

Ascendis Pharma has recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365, which implies transforming our financial systems and processes. The tasks within Finance area will evolve, and it is therefore important, that you are eager to develop your competencies.  

 Also, you are proficient in English, both written and spoken.   

Work hours: The average working hours is 30-37  hours per week. Note that, varying work hours is to be expected, especially during month closure.  

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 Frederik Dalby Andersen on  [email protected] or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com.  

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