Controlling Operations GBU Senior Financial Analyst (Russian speaking)

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

• Flexible working: Hybrid, Váci Greens

• Job type: Permanent, Full-time

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, Industrial Costing, OPEX & CAPEX. 

Main responsibilities:  

• Position may be responsible for operational controlling activities for sales/gross to net and/or Industrial costing and or operating/capital 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 GtN and COGS forecasts for designated areas, in partnership with FBPs and Budget Owners ,

• Perform analysis of Gross Margin,

• Oversee and ensure opening and closing of projects as well as the timely capitalization beside compliance with Sanofi methods and procedure regarding Asset Management, 

• Ensure Standard Cost are calculated, POV analyses are followed, and manufacturing performance monitored, 

• 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 budget and forecasts, 

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

• Continuously challenge legacy ways of working, 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 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.  

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. 

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team,

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally,

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact,

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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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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!

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.