Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. 

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. 

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Opella in our Finance team and play a vital role in driving business performance while helping us make a real impact on millions of lives around the world. As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making — supporting category and brand growth, optimizing financial performance, and driving operational excellence.

Working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our financial processes, lead transformation initiatives, and deliver insights that unlock new opportunities. This is a role for those who are not just comfortable with change — but excited by it.

Main Responsibilities

Business Partnering

Support business leaders with sound financial advice and business acumen for decision-making.

Collaborate with Category Growth teams to evaluate business costs and identify improvement opportunities.

Partner with brand teams on product lifecycle changes (launches, extensions, deletions).

Serve as local point of contact for global CHC business and finance projects.

Drive local cash flow optimization initiatives and manage stock-in-trade.

Represent Finance function with local external authorities as needed.

Financial Performance ManagementDeliver timely and accurate financial data and key metrics to leadership.

Lead Monthly Performance Reviews, monitoring performance vs. targets and KPIs.

Manage P&L per brand to ensure return on investment and business alignment.

Provide insights on cost efficiency, ROI, and market trends (e.g., share of voice/spend).

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the Strategic Planning process considering internal and external business drivers.

Manage forecasting and budget cycles for A&P and business unit costs.

Challenge business assumptions to ensure consistent and robust financial plans.

Monitor forecast accuracy and proactively identify risks and opportunities.

Guide business units through budget and forecast preparations.

Finance Operations & ControlsEnsure strong control environment and internal compliance (“guardian of the rules”).

Share best practices and promote simplification and efficiency in finance operations.

Manage or request updates to Master Data in financial systems (SAP, TM1, etc.).

About YouMaster’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance and accounting.

Hands-on experience with SAP, Excel, BlackLine, and TM1.

Strong analytical ability to simplify and present complex data.

Agile, proactive, and collaborative with a commitment to excellence.

Excellent communication and decision-making capabilities.

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and business partnering mindset.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop finance teams.

Full professional proficiency in English.

Act for Change

Business Acumen

Business Partnering

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Transversal Cooperation

People Development (Self & Others)

Why Choose Us?

 

an international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team.access to internal recruitment and development libraries - you can create your own career path within Sanofi; your professional development will be supported purposefully.flexible home office policy, with a possibility to work up to 50% of time from home, where you can easily schedule your office daysan attractive package of benefitsEmployee Assistance Program (mental health support, legal and financial consulting)Gender neutral paid parental leave as well as volunteer days
 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. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!