Location: Budapest – Sanofi Business Services, Váci Greens

Flexible working: Hybrid (60/40)

Job type: Permanent, Full time

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Planning Analytics Business Enablement Analyst supports the global Planning Analytics (TM1) solutions used for budgeting, forecasting and operational planning across the Group. The role focuses on supporting functional design and deployment activities within the Controlling Enablement team, accurate project documentation and test execution.

The role contributes to project activities by coordinating documentation, performing analysis, preparing testing materials, and supporting user communities in close collaboration with the Enablement Lead and project teams.

The Analyst contributes to the lifecycle of Planning Analytics projects including requirements clarification, documentation, testing, knowledge transfer and deployment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring complete, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation throughout all project phases.
• Lead the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process, including test script preparation, execution, and defect reporting.
• Contributing to capturing business requirements and preparing functional documentation.
• Coordinating change management, training material preparation, and knowledge transfer.
• Manage demand intake and governance processes by capturing stakeholder requirements, maintaining accurate demand records (SharePoint/Jira), and ensuring alignment with project priorities and resource constraints.

The role makes independent decisions within established guidelines on matters such as test prioritization, documentation standards, and support resolution, in alignment with the Enablement Lead's oversight.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Documentation & Project Coordination

• Create, maintain, and update comprehensive project documentation including functional specifications, operational guides, test scripts, and data dictionaries

• Ensure document version control, consistency, and proper archival management while coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders

• Track project Progress, issues and changes, and provide clear status reporting to leadership

• Coordinate demand governance activities and provide analysis to support prioritization and resource planning decisions.

Business Requirements & Design Support

• Manage and document requirement gathering sessions by analyzing, collecting, and synthesizing stakeholder inputs and process flows

• Conduct gap analysis initiatives by systematically compiling findings and providing actionable insights to drive solution design

Testing (SIT & UAT)

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive test cases and scenarios covering functional requirements, integration points, and business processes with appropriate risk-based prioritization

• Execute test protocols, document results, identify defects, and coordinate resolution activities with technical teams

• Guide UAT participants through testing processes, clarifying procedures and expected outcomes to ensure successful user acceptance

Deployment & Change Support

• Create training materials and user guides to support system rollouts and process changes

• Own and execute change management communication strategies and lead user feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement initiatives

User & Operational Support

• Deliver first-line functional support during hypercare periods, documenting user issues and providing timely resolutions

• Manage and implement knowledge transfer to operational teams, ensuring sustainable long-term support capabilities

REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years’ experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, Data/Analytics, or system support roles.

• Exposure to system implementation and/or enhancement projects is beneficial.

• Experience in preparing structured documentation, training materials, system and/or operation specifications preferred.

• Some experience with testing or UAT activities is advantageous.

• Basic understanding of planning tools (TM1, Anaplan, BPC, etc.) is a plus.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Focus and Approach: Demonstrates strong attention to detail in documentation efforts and training material preparation, continuously developing best practices for knowledge transfer.

• Project Management: Solid understanding of testing and project methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).

• Coordination and Analyst mindset: Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities and manage workstreams and analyze data or test outcomes.

• Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely with team members and stakeholders, with a willingness to adapt communication style as needed, both verbal and written.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works well within a team environment, actively contributes to shared goals, and supports colleagues in achieving common objectives.

• Time Management: Manages assigned tasks and deadlines effectively, prioritize work and balance multiple responsibilities.

• Proactivity: Takes initiative to identify and flag potential issues early, demonstrating eagerness to contribute beyond assigned tasks.

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

About the job

Our Team

As Head of Service Delivery International (Budapest), you will lead a team of 28 professionals delivering Controlling Operations services across 32 countries in Africa, Central & South Europe, and Eurasia, while driving convergence and harmonization across 7 International MCOs worldwide. Ready to make your move?

Join the team that supports Sanofi's operations from the inside – simplifying processes, scaling bold ideas, and driving performance across our global network. As part of the newly created GBU Controlling Operations team within Business Operations, you'll deliver best-in-class financial planning and analysis services across a highly complex international landscape. Here, your leadership will shape how we deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective finance services across multiple hubs and time zones, managing €327 million in OPEX and partnering with 200+ stakeholders worldwide.

About Sanofi

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, compliant Controlling Operations services — including budgeting, forecasting, closing, and financial planning & analysis — across 32 countries.

• Drive convergence and harmonization of processes across 7 International MCOs including EMEA, LATAM, Brazil, South East Asia & India, and Australia/NZ/South Korea.

• Lead and develop a team of 28 professionals (including 3 direct Service Delivery Heads), fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Manage global transformation projects aligned to the core model (TM1, ERP, Rolling Forecasts, Insights Factory) in collaboration with Global Process Owners.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Finance Business Partners, Budget Owners, and 200+ stakeholders across geographies and time zones.

• Lead governance meetings across the International perimeter, ensuring structured, outcome-driven sessions with clear action tracking and risk communication.

• Continuously challenge legacy ways of working and recommend new approaches to drive efficiency and value creation.

About you

Experience:

• Proven track record in service delivery leadership within a finance controlling environment

• Experience in leading large international teams (30+ members)

• Experience in driving process harmonization across multiple geographies

Soft and technical skills:

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills

• High influencing capacity

• Ability to build credibility across multi-level stakeholders

• Advanced knowledge of Risk & Internal Controls/SOX standards

• Technology-savvy with familiarity with finance platforms (TM1, SAP)

• Excellent communication, organizational, and change management skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Languages:

• Fluent English essential; additional languages are a strong advantage given the international scope of the role.

Why choose us?

• Work where global operations meet bold ambition — supporting critical functions that help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.

• Own a high-impact leadership role from day one, with full accountability across 32 countries and a €327M OPEX perimeter.

• Accelerate your career through cross-functional moves, international exposure, and internal mobility opportunities designed to grow your impact.

• Bring bold ideas to life using the latest technology — from AI and automation to digital tools that transform how we work.

• Thrive in a workplace designed for you — with vibrant, flexible spaces and benefits that support your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging.

• Enjoy a well-rounded rewards package, including flexible working options, comprehensive healthcare, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.

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.
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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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