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

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

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
Must be able to download data and use pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc.
Demonstrated experience modelling ethical behaviour 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