Finance Director Manufacturing Site Signes (Var) M/F/N

Title:Finance Director Manufacturing Site Signes (Var) M/F/N

Company:Ipsen Pharma Biotech (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!

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Job Description:

About Ipsen Signes

Ipsen is a global leading biopharmaceutical group committed to developing innovative medicines in oncology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Ipsen Pharma Biotech, located in Signes (Var) since 1990, is a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing site employing nearly 320 people. The site specializes in injectable forms, with 80% of production focused on prolonged-release products requiring advanced technology and unique manufacturing processes all aimed at improving patients’ comfort and quality of life.

About the Role

As Finance Director for our Signes site, you will lead all financial activities, ensuring full compliance with Group standards while enabling operational excellence and sustainable growth. You are a key member of the site leadership team, acting as the primary financial partner to site leadership, while reporting in solid line to the VP Finance Technical Operations. You will shape and develop a high-performing finance team and serve as the critical link between site operations and Group Finance.

What You Will Do

Provide strategic financial leadership and ensure accurate, compliant reporting.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cash-flow management.

Identify risks and opportunities, offering clear insights to support decision-making.

Build, develop, and motivate a strong finance team.

Ensure robust internal controls and safeguard site assets.

Partner closely with TechOps and Group Manufacturing to deliver high-quality reporting, drive continuous improvement, and support global initiatives.

Promote business excellence and ensure full adherence to EHS standards.

What You Bring

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent

Confirmed Finance Director experience in industrial environments (pharma preferred), with strong multicultural exposure.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Deep expertise in financial management, forecasting, internal controls, and IFRS.

Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial topics.

Fluency in French and English

Our Achievements & Recognition

Ipsen Pharma Biotech (Ipsen Signes) is the first French company to receive the prestigious Shingo Gold Prize, an international award recognising world-class operational excellence.

Ipsen France is also certified Top Employer, demonstrating excellence in its HR practices.

The Signes site is proud to hold the Gender Equality Label from Afnor Certification.

Additionally, our dedicated Quality of Work Life program has been recognised with the Gold Trophy of the Victoires du Capital Humain.

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