About The Job

The role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization.

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / F1 / F2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings (sales & expense reviews, scorecards), project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis. 

As part of the Finance Operations and Transformation team, there will be many opportunities to improve processes and improve collaboration with your Finance partners and business partners to grow and demonstrate your analytical and interpersonal abilities.

This person will help to identify and implement new ways of working as we transform the way Sanofi Controls Sales, Industrial Costing, Opex & CAPEX.

Main Responsibilities

Position may be responsible for operational controlling activities for sales/gross to net and/or Industrial costing and or operating/capital expenses
Partner closely with Finance Business Partners across GBUs, to provide cohesive and seamless support to Business Leaders
Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing and share monthly results with Finance Business Partners as well as Budget Owners
Prepare monthly commentary to explain variances between actual results and/or budget and forecasts
Ensure business owners are executing the budgeted plan, including tracking actuals, approval of projects & providing direction to business owners
Develop Opex and headcount forecasts for designated areas, in partnership with FBPs and Budget Owners
Oversee and ensure opening and closing of projects as well as the timely capitalization beside compliance with Sanofi methods and procedure regarding Asset Management
Ensure Standard Cost are calculated, POV analyses are followed, and manufacturing performance monitored
Identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecasts
Track headcount on a monthly basis and compare to budgeted and forecasted vacancy rates, including trend analysis for key drivers of change
Track all assumptions built into budget and forecasts
Approve project spend and ensuring projects are budgeted properly, challenging where necessary 
Continuously challenge legacy ways of working, status quo; identify gaps, and recommend new ways of working
Increase Financial and business acumen
Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX controls 
Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements  
Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated region and ensure best practice sharing 
Educate client groups on all aspects of financial policies and processes to ensure compliance  
Support all key Finance initiatives    
Ad hoc projects and analyses as required

About You

Experience: 3+ years of diversified financial controlling experience
Demonstrated results building partnerships with multi-levels across businesses required. 
Must have the ability to influence and shape business decisions. 
Must have high attention to detail, quality and proven ability to operate effectively under pressure and strict deadlines 
Ability to lead through influence including demonstrated facilitator skills
Strong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed level
Ability to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
Ability to work effectively across international work streams
Demonstrated organization savvy and self- awareness 
Adaptable and able to work in complex matrix environment
Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes 
Advanced excel skills, must be able to download data and use pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc.
Demonstrated experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and strategic thinking
Proven experience working across multiple internal stakeholders
Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required
Capable of working in multiple systems and tools
Solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGA 
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required
Preferred: MBA and/or CPA, talents with Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience, Commercial Finance and Gross to Net, TM1 and SAP experience.

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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

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Controlling Operations GBU Senior Financial Analyst