Controlling Operations Financial Analyst Personnel Cost M&S
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Regular Posted on Oct. 12, 2026 Closing on Nov. 12, 2026Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hiring Manager: Controlling Operations FP&A / CF - Kuala Lumpur Hub Senior Manager
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid
About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
About the Job:
As a Controlling Operations Financial Analyst – Personnel Cost M&S within our Kuala Lumpur Finance Hub, you'll play a key role in transforming how Sanofi controls and forecasts personnel costs across Manufacturing & Supply. You'll partner with finance and business stakeholders to ensure accurate monthly closings, develop forecasts, and drive continuous improvement in our financial processes. Our Hubs are at the heart of Sanofi's innovation, providing a springboard for impactful work that supports millions of patients worldwide. Ready to get started ?
About Sanofi:
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Main responsibilities:
- Manage monthly financial closing for personnel costs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements
- Develop and maintain personnel cost forecasts, track actuals versus budget, identify risks and opportunities, and provide guidance to stakeholders
- Prepare monthly variance analysis and commentary to explain differences between actual results, budget, and forecasts for management review
- Track organizational changes and headcount movements, perform system reconciliations, and ensure data integrity across platforms
- Prepare and deliver financial reporting on personnel costs for M&S, GBU and Corporate Functions, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness for Controllers and Finance Business Partners
- Support global transformation projects related to Controlling Operations, aligning with the Global Core Model and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with Finance Business Partners, Controllers, and Service Delivery teams to provide technical expertise and insights on personnel cost matters
- Drive process simplification and tool improvements, challenging legacy ways of working and recommending innovative solutions
About you
Experience: Solid background in financial controlling, with demonstrated expertise in personnel cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Technical skills: Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems and data reconciliation tools
Soft skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, creativity in process improvement, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent
Languages: Fluent English is required
Why choose us ?
Global impact: Be part of a company that transforms lives through science and innovation
Career growth: Access countless opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career within a global organization
Collaborative culture: Work with diverse, talented teams across the world in an inclusive and supportive environment
Innovation at the core: Contribute to finance transformation initiatives leveraging automation, AI, and best practices
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress isn't just about what we do—it's about who we are. We're a company where you can flourish, grow your career, make connections, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Join us in chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
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.
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