Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.​

Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.​

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. ​

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.​

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.​

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.​

About the job:

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• The finance Business partner monitors the overall financial operational performance at Site. Contributes to strategic/business development by providing accurate, effective & reliable financial information & controls. He/she ensures compliance with Group controlling guidelines and procedures.
• Contributes to strategic/business development by providing accurate, effective & reliable financial information & controls.
• Ensures compliance with Group controlling guidelines and procedures.
• The incumbent acts as a business partner and advises senior management on relevant actions to put in place to improve performance & meet financial objectives
• He/She is accountable for providing an accurate vision of CHC GBU Inventories & Distributions costs for the current and future periods.

Main responsibilities:

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

MANUFACTURING BUSINESS PARTNER

• Site Business Partner: Management Reporting and Performance Analysis
• Be the Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing team
• Develop standard cost in compliance with group guidelines
• Responsible to run the standard costs during the budget process and monthly basis
• Provide all analysis to understand and explain standard costs
• Provide accurate and effective management reporting and performance measurement with Variances & explanations, trend analysis for future Forecast, cost control, headcount and project financial management
• Identify & communicate areas for attention to maintain & improve Low cost performance. i.e. Cost reduction areas in material & conversion cost, maximization of favorable variances, yield improvement etc. and monitoring implementation of agreed action plan
• Production Order analysis (Yield, productivity)
• Activity monitoring and definition Budget/Forecast
• Labor calculation and variances (DL rate, Productivity, HNA)
• Simulate new CoGm for projects, sourcing cases, scenario building for efficient ways of working and payback calculation
• Purchase price variance calculation and report
• Manage products transfer prices for intercompany purchases

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

• Planning

• Explore and actively participate on formulation initiatives to realize the Site vision.
• Carry out the actions to realize the agreed strategy.

• Business Plan Budget, Forecasts, Actuals / Financial Planning & Analysis

• Organize timelines and key milestones.
• Develop standard cost in compliance with group guidelines.
• Follow up targets during the budget and LRP process.
• Provide all analysis to understand and explain standard costs.
• Financial Analysis:
  • Analyse variances and explain actual results versus Business plan, Forecast etc. every month
  • Animate, coordinate Budget, LRP and Strat Plan 
  • Master data maintenance
  • Closing entries, accruals preparation for P&L

• Development & designing of tools, systems & methods

• Develop and design tools, system and methods to improve analysis and ways of working.
• Support implementation of Group new tools (E-Buy, MyTravel, SHIFT, TM1 ) and training
• Contribute to Master data issue resolution.
• Prepare & update analytical structure (cost centers, CFN structure etc.)
• Address cost & legal topics with Accounting, SBS teams.

COMPLIANCE

• Internal Controls, Audits & Liaison / coordination rôle

• Lead the adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Assess risks related to the processes; identify actions to mitigate the risk. Coordinate and participate to the testing waves.
• Report deviations in Internal Control to management in accordance with process owners
• Support Site team to understand the internal control aspects in business conduct to remain compliant within SANOFI framework by spreading awareness
• Interact preparation, facilitate timely follow up and closure of the recommendations and Internal audit / GIA action plan
• Actively participate and support the site management to complete various site related evaluation, survey and other data for different Govt., Regulatory & Group agencies.
• Create and validate Sensitive transactions, access management
• Support the implementation of action plans 

BA&C / FBP DISTRIBUTION CENTER

• Monitors the financial performance supporting the CHC TN MCO Head of Supply by performing financial analysis
• Make proactive recommendations in term of resources allocations and optimization plans
• Support local teams in decision making by providing consistent and accurate information
• Pilot the budget, Strat Plan and forecast processes.
• Design, implement and follow the financial KPIs and dashboards
• Ensures appropriate follow up of areas requiring specific attention
• Drive the financial assessment of Supply Chain projects within his/her perimeter thanks to an appropriate understanding of the business
• Challenge business assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, ensuring consistency with the financial targets
• Ensure a comprehensive compliance with all internal control and financial/accounting principles within his/her perimeter
• Ensure consistency among countries of his/her perimeter in terms of financial processes and governance
• Be the focal point for the statutory items related to Supply chain expenses
• Establish strong network with the financial teams in the regions and countries

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Country Business Finance team
• IA Finance teams
• Country Business team
• Other FP&A stakeholders at zone, regional and global levels
• Global, Regional and Local Supply Chain teams
• Internal and External Auditors

About you:

• Degree and / or Cost Accountant / Existing exposure in Finance or Controlling
• Experience in Finance
• Knowledge of
  • SAP
  • Applicable statute
  • Financial analysis
  • Accountancy & Costing methods
• Analytical Ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Sanofi Lead Competencies
• Act for Change
• Cooperate Transversally
• Lead & develop the people
• Fluent in English

Key Dimensions

• Location is in the country
• Site Financial Added Value / CoGM / Distribution Centre and Supply Chain activities
• Reports to the site Head of Financial Performance
• There is no direct report in this function

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

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

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