Controlling Operations, M&S Senior Financial Analyst

About the job

Our Team:

The role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization. 

This role will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budgets / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings,project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis. 

As part of the Business Operations and Transformation team, there will be many opportunities to improve processes and improve collaboration with your Finance partners and business partners to grow and demonstrate your analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure Industrial standard Cost is calculated in compliance with Group Methods & procedures.  

• Ensures strong monitoring of the Industrial KPIs to actively contribute to achieve the defined objectives for his/her perimeter

• Deliver accurate reporting and provide meaningful variance analysis (Absorption, Yield, destruction)

• Propose and implement continuous improvement and process simplification opportunities

• Work effectively acrossmultiple systems (SAP, Boost, Power BI, etc.)

• Increase Financial and business acumen

• Build in close collaboration with neighboring function (supply chain, procurement, Production) all forecast requirement such as Budgets & rolling forecast

• Identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecasts and clearly communicate to site Business partner and Budget Owners. Ensure business owners are executing the budgeted plan, including tracking actuals, approval of projects & providing direction to business owners

• Support finance transformation on all key finance initiatives such as SAP implementation, harmonization & Standardization of our processes / reporting

• Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX & internal controls

• Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated Manufacturing & Suppliessites and ensure best practice sharing 

• Build strong partnerships with Finance Business Partners (FBP), promoting information-sharing and close collaboration to best support the functions locally and globally

• Partner with One Finance Experience to develop an environment of learning and the development of the Finance talent for the future; seek growth opportunities for team members to enable continuous growth   

• Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere for team and neighboring functions despite uncontrollable circumstances

About you

·       Experience:

•        10+ years of experience in diversified financial controlling or accounting

·  Soft skills:

•        Demonstrated results building partnerships with multi-levels across businesses required.  

•        Must have the ability to influence and shape business decisions.  

•        Must have high attention to detail, quality and proven ability to operate effectively under

pressure and strict deadlines  

•        Ability to lead through influence including demonstrated facilitator skills 

•        Strong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed

level 

•        Ability to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholders 

•        Ability to work effectively across international work streams 

•        Demonstrated organization savvy and self- awareness  

•        Adaptable and able to work in complex matrix environment 

•        Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes  

·       Technical skills:

•        Advanced excel skills

•        Must be able to download data and use pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc.

•        Demonstrated experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations required 

•        Excellent written and oral communication skills 

•        Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and strategic thinking 

•        Proven experience working across multiple internal stakeholders 

•        Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required 

•        Capable of working in multiple systems and tools 

•        Solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGA  

·       Education:

•        Bachelor’s/master’s degree in accounting or finance is required

·       Preferred:

•        MBA and/or CPA

•        Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience

•        TM1 and SAP experience

Why choose us?

● Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.

● Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.

● Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

● Explore bold career paths – with opportunities to grow through scientific, leadership, and cross-functional moves.

● Care for yourself and your loved ones with generous health and well-being benefits, including top-tier healthcare and 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.