Controlling Operations M&S Senior Financial Analyst - iShift project

In this role you are part of a high-performing finance operation & transformation team; all to become a best-in-class finance organization.

As one of the engines of the team, you will shine your strongest competencies to improve processes, your collaboration with your Finance partners and business partners; all to grow and   your analytical and interpersonal skillsets.

As a Senior Financial Analyst in Controlling Operations M&S Costing team, you will provide controlling support to assigned Business Units, in preparing budgets and forecasts (Budget / C1 / C2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings. This is also a great opportunity for you to identify, propose and implement new ways of working as we transform Sanofi. 

• be responsible for operational controlling activities for industrial perimeter

• calculate Industrial Standard Cost, review BOMs and routings, and monitor manufacturing performance such as PPV and Yield & Substitution  

• inventory management with provision and destructions

• partner closely with Finance Business Partners across GBUs, and provide cohesive and seamless support to Business Leaders, track all assumptions in budget/forecasts

• ensure accurate and timely monthly closing and share monthly results  

• prepare monthly commentary to explain variances between actual results and/or budget and forecasts

• Build in close collaboration with neighboring functions all forecast requirement such as Budget, C1/C2 & rolling forecast

• ensure business owners execute the budgeted plan, track actuals

• Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX & internal controls

• identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievements

• Work effectively across multiple systems

• Continuously challenge legacy ways of working, status quo; identify gaps, and recommend new ways of working

This is how you will work:

• You increase Financial and business acumen

• You ensure compliance with pertinent SOX controls / internal control requirements

• You promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated region(s)

• You ensure best practice sharing

• You educate client groups on all aspects of compliance to financial policies and processes  

• Demonstrated results building partnerships with multi-levels across businesses, ability to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholders

• An ability to influence and shape business decisions by leading through influence; demonstrated facilitator skills

• High attention to detail, quality, ability to work effectively under pressure against strict deadlines

• Strong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed level and across international work streams

• Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes

Technical skills:

• Advanced MS Excel skills, pivot tables, X-look ups, macros, etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and strategic thinking

• Proven experience working across multiple internal stakeholders

• Capable of working in multiple systems and tools

• Solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGA

 Experience and Education:

• 3+ years of diversified financial controlling experience with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred:

• Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required

• Demonstrated experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations required

• MBA and/or CPA

• Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience

• Commercial Finance and Gross to Net

• TM1 and SAP experience