Senior Financial Analyst PHARMA R&D

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. 

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings (sales & expense reviews, scorecards), project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis. 

As part of the Finance 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.

This person will help to identify and implement new ways of working as we transform the way Sanofi

Controls Sales & Opex.

Main responsibilities:

Position may be responsible for operational controlling activities for sales/gross to net and/or operating expenses

Partner closely with Finance Business Partners across GBUs, to provide cohesive and seamless support to Business Leaders

Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing and share monthly results with Finance Business Partners as well as Budget Owners

Prepare monthly commentary to explain variances between actual results and/or budget and forecasts

Ensure business owners are executing the budgeted plan, including tracking actuals, approval of projects & providing direction to business owners

Develop Opex and headcount forecasts for designated areas, in partnership with FBPs and Budget Owners

·Identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecasts

Track headcount on a monthly basis and compare to budgeted and forecasted vacancy rates, including trend analysis for key drivers of change

Track all assumptions built into the budget and forecasts

Approve project spend and ensure projects are budgeted properly, challenging where necessary  

Continuously challenge legacy ways of working, the status quo; identify gaps, and recommend new ways of working

Increase Financial and business acumen 

Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX controls  

Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements   

Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across the designated region and ensure best practice sharing  

Educate client groups on all aspects of financial policies and processes to ensure compliance   

· Support all key Finance initiatives     

· Ad hoc projects and analyses as required   

About you

·Experience:

3+ years of diversified financial controlling experience

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 degree in Accounting or Finance is required

  Preferred:

MBA and/or CPA

Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience

Commercial Finance and Gross to Net

TM1 and SAP experience

Power BI

Specific Requirements

English: B2 or better

Portuguese is a plus

* May need to work on non-working days locally due to international support provided by their role

About Sanofi Global Services Bogota Hub

Sanofi Global Services Bogota Hub was established and joined the Sanofi Global Services Hub Network in 2022 to support Sanofi Americas region with best-in-class finance and human resources services with the addition of transversal expertise to manage complex projects and changes, as well as build continuous improvement, automation, and process enhancements. Our continuously growing team of talented Sanofians is developing and innovating to enhance Sanofi's services and contribute to the mission of chasing the miracles of science.

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