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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 / 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.
Job Responsibility
Be responsible for operational controlling activities for industrial perimeter
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
Ensure business owners execute the budgeted plan, track actuals
Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX & internal controls
Identify risks and opportunities that affect achievements
Work effectively across multiple systems (SAP, Boost, Power BI, etc.)
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 / internal control requirements
Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated region(s)
Ensure best practice sharing
Educate client groups on all aspects of compliance to financial policies and processes
Requirements
5+ years of diversified financial controlling experience with Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
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
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
Nice to have
Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required
Demonstrated experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations required