CHC M&S EM Finance Partner – External Manufacturing

About Us

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.  

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.  

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.  

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.  

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

About the Role:

At Opella, we are looking for a talent and motivated Manufacturing & Supply Finance Partner who will be leading and managing our External Manufacturing sites. As a M&S Finance Partner - External Manufacturing, you'll be driving Opella's success and making a significant impact to our operations and industry as you'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategies and initiatives that span across multiple continents. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support BA&C Implementation: Assist in the implementation of Business Analysis & Controlling for External Manufacturing Finance.

• Process Standardization: Map current transversal processes to identify opportunities for standardization and simplification.

• Performance Analysis: Perform monthly analysis of performance, comparing actuals against forecasts for all EM CHC Hubs.

• Monthly Closing Activities: Manage monthly closing activities, including accruals review, expenditure reclassification, and detailed analysis.

• Inventory Management: Ensure accurate inventory valuation, write-offs, and destruction approval workflows.

• Budget and Forecast Support: Aid in the financial forecast elaboration and support data collection and consolidation.

• Intercompany Contract Management: Monitor and support financial aspects of intercompany and third-party contracts.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years in finance or controlling, with exposure to cost/management accounting.

• Have a background working in Manufactauring or FMCG or similar industry experience 

• Have experience in leading, mentoring or managing team members

• Demonstrate strong analytical mind, proactive, business-oriented, and demonstrated communication skills.

• Have advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, with preferred experience in Excel Power Query and Power BI. Familiarity with financial tools such as TM1 and SAP.

• Have the ability to map processes and perform financial analysis.

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

• Be fluent or professional capabilities speaking and written in English.

• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, organize, manage, and prioritize deadlines, with a continuous improvement mindset.