Main responsibilities:

• Guide and monitor implementation plans with agreed to timelines and coordinate the transformation with his/her peers reporting to the Head of GC FinOps

• Enabling a successful change with the organization.

• Accountable for the E2E Quality Assurance by monitoring and overseeing service levels. Ensure that the services are delivered in accordance with the expectations, and in line with the agreed service levels for all processes in scope. This activity encompasses:

  • Monitoring the changes delivered and performance of the services.

  • Communicating KPIs (defined by GPL)

• Understand local leaders requirements, gathering feedback, challenging status quo and aligning priorities while maintaining strong relationships

• Translate local requirements to operational

• Contribute to major transformation programs like finance academy and oversee operational excellence in business planning & budget processes w/ broad business impact.

• Manage dynamic business requirements, establishing priorities for continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction

• Through customer insights, identifying impactful strategic areas for process optimization and efficiency improvements

• Establish and lead effective partner networks/working relationships with local Finance stakeholders.

• Monitor operational excellence in service delivery through oversight of service levels

• Connect local priorities with different global targets to achieve the best outcome for Sanofi

• Contribute to the partnership with the Decision Support & Analytics COE to increase UX and operational excellence

• Provide input to service delivery & GPO teams regarding customer-centric approaches, quality standards, and customer satisfaction enhancement strategies

• Create a positive and supporting atmosphere among local stakeholders despite uncontrollable circumstances.

About you

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in a Finance related position with increasing responsibility

• Operational experience within controlling / FBP at Sanofi

• Transformation experience

Soft skills:

• Continuous learning / Conflict resolution mindset

• Effective change leader with ability to communicate need for change

• Must demonstrate executive presence, excellent communication, and ability instill confidence/ trust at all levels.

• High customer oriented mindset; proven ability to actively listen to the needs of stakeholders

• Drive change and efficiency through proactively challenging the status quo.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, work effectively with cross-functional partners and drive process improvement initiatives across an organization.

• Drive change and efficiency through proactively challenging the status quo.

• Risk Management

Technical skills:

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

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills as well as communication skills to build commitment and create trust. 

• Strong analytical capabilities and proven experience working collaboratively

• Finance background with a focus on controlling activities

• Solid understanding of financial tools and ERP

• Financial Reporting and Compliance understanding

• Understanding of Internal Controls and Audit environment

• Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.

• Preferred:

  • MBA and/or CPA

  • Previous work-related experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Experience with TM1 and SAP

MAIN INTERACTIONS

• GC CFO & FBPs

• Local business stakeholders

• IC&P Internal Control

• FinOps Service Delivery in Hubs

• Internal & External auditors

• GPL team