Audit manager

Job title: Audit manager

• Location: Budapest
• Hybrid working
• Full time, permanent position
• Travel: 20% of the time

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Join the team that powers Sanofi from within — streamlining how we work, scaling bold ideas, and accelerating impact across the business. In our Hubs, you’ll shape smarter ways of working that help bring life-changing treatments to people everywhere.

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.

About the job

Sanofi Business Operations brings together global business services under one umbrella, with a strong focus on efficiency and excellence. Within this organization, the Contract Assurance team is Sanofi’s post-signature capability within Contract Excellence (part of Global Procurement Services) that ensures supplier commercial commitments are executed as intended and value is realized, through targeted contract assurance reviews (e.g. supplier contract audits) and ongoing monitoring enabled by standardized processes, tools, and analytics.

Reporting to a Contract Assurance Reviews Audit Director, the Audit Manager is responsible for executing audit assignments that help Sanofi validate supplier compliance, identify value recovery opportunities, and strengthen supplier governance. They will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and be actively involved in projects that shape the future of our audit practice.

Main responsibilities:

Audit Execution:

• Participate in the planning and execution of supplier audits focused on contract compliance, performance, and financial integrity
• Analyze supplier and Sanofi documentation to detect risks, discrepancies, or missed value.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit findings and quantify financial and operational impacts.
• Engage with both internal stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, Finance, Business Units) and external suppliers to validate findings and support resolution.
• Progressively lead selected audit assignments, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Track implementation of corrective actions and follow up on outcomes.

Risk & Improvement Opportunities

• Contribute to supplier targeting using a risk-based approach informed by spend, contract content, performance indicators, and data trends
• Identify and recommend improvements to contract wording or internal monitoring practices to enhance enforceability, value realization, and risk control
• Help integrate audit learnings into source-to-pay and supplier relationship management activities.

Team & Project Contributions

• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing audit tools, processes, and methodologies (e.g., Power BI dashboards, AI pilots, audit playbooks)
• Contribute to the team’s continuous improvement by testing new solutions and documenting best practices
• Support the development of internal templates, training materials, and knowledge-sharing tools.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build collaborative relationships with global teams and supplier representatives
• Support audit debriefs and presentations to internal audiences, helping translate findings into actionable improvements
• Reinforce supplier accountability and better contract execution through insights and engagement.

About you

Experience:

• 3+ years of prior experience in audit (internal or external), forensic auditing, contract compliance.
• Experience in developing written reports and delivering presentations
• Experience with a Big Four firm or similar consulting environment is an advantage
• Background in healthcare and/or life-science industry is desirable
• Familiarity with contract language and legal/financial terminology is desirable
• Exposure to AI-driven audit or data automation tools is an advantage

Technical skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Experience with data tools like Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or ERPs (e.g. SAP) is a plus
• Exposure to AI-driven audit or data automation tools is an advantage

Soft skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail;
• Strong team player able to thrive in an autonomous work environment, with the agility to navigate across diverse projects and topics while working remotely from the core team;
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones in a matrixed, global environment

Education: BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline 

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written). 

Other: Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% (typically for 1–2 week periods) 

Why choose us? 

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team in an international work environment

Work from an "Office of the Year 2025" award winner with flexible home office policy

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

An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeks

Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs) 

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue Progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!Discover our Code of Conduct, that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document before applying.

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