The role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization
The 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
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
Approve project spend and ensuring projects are budgeted properly, challenging where necessary
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
Support all key Finance initiatives
Ad hoc projects and analyses as required
About you
Experience
2+ years of diversified financial controlling experience
Soft skills
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
Technical skills
Advanced excel skills
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
Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience
Commercial Finance and Gross to Net
TM1 and SAP experience
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
