Finance Performance Lead, NA Brands

Finance Performance Lead, NA Brands

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

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.

Main Responsibilities:

• Finance Business Partner for key brands in the US Core business (Opella US portfolio ex-Qunol): support the decision-making process based on sound judgment, finance expertise and business acumen.
• Providing the management team accurate, timely and relevant financial data and key metrics that help drive business performance.
• Monitoring and challenging business performance vs set targets and defined KPIs, with focus on tracking performance vs business plan.
• Managing risks and opportunities, build mitigation action plans.
• Be a key contributor and steward of the monthly forecasting process (IBP), ensuring its consistency to drive growth and manage supply and inventories.
• Controlling return on investment and promoting optimal resource allocation across the P&L.
• Facilitate budget & forecasting: challenge Business assumptions, identify risks and opportunities and ensure strategic alignment between Commercial Business, Industrial Affairs, Supply Chain and Financial Operations
• Develop & Share Finance best practices and Simplification to limit the workload and enhance the focus on Performance.
• Identify, propose, and implement fit-for-purpose processes and systems integration as required.
• Partner with GBS team, COE, Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure appropriate level of accruals are recorded.
• Own the preparation and presentation of clear, concise financial performance reports containing comprehensive analysis of the perimeter (profitability and cash indicators).
• Own various financial system processes and data oversight, identifying and correcting issues as needed
• Responsible for variance analysis to identify deviations from forecasts and business case, effectively communicating to key stakeholders in regional team.
• Ensure compliance with all internal control and financial/accounting principles within perimeter.
• Consideration of US JV business and collaboration on topics related to Opella separation from Sanofi.
• Other responsibilities as delegated by the CHC NA, Head of Financial Performance - US Core.

About You

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 5-7 years of accounting & controlling experience, with at least 3 years in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry
• Proficiency in Excel incl. pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, etc.
• Ability to use various types of reporting and forecasting software (TM1, SAP)
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to present and provide guidance to operational management
• Experience demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to be pro-active and adaptable
• Experience working in a multicultural & transversal environment with demanding deadlines
• Experience with Gross-to-Net and OPEX Controlling reporting and analysis is preferred
• Customer focused and results orientated
• Proven capacity to work transversally with cross-functional partners, eg. other Finance teams (FP&A, COE-Boost, Regional FBP), Supply Chain, Legal, Business Support, etc.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• 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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.