brand opex controllerSanofi

Job title: Brand OPEX Controller
Location: Philippines
Job type: Full time
About the job
Our Team:
The role is part of the Finance Operations & Transformation organization, a high performing team centered on Finance transformation with the objective to become a best-in-class Finance organization, by delivering efficient and lean processes, improved tools to support better decision making and strengthening on focus and expertise. This will enable Finance Business Partners to focus on finance performance and resource allocation supported by Global Centers of Excellence and Regional Finance Operations teams to deliver Opex activities.
The Country Cluster Transversal OPEX Controller will drive consistency and standardization for the Opex management (perso costs, projects costs) across the geography and functions in collaboration with other Controllers. This person will develop partnerships with the Finance Business Partners, other Controllers as well as with the Budget Owners to drive results and control forecasts and budgets. He/She creates a positive and supporting atmosphere for the team and neighbouring functions as we work together to strengthen the finance partnership with the business.
This role is part of the Opex Center of Excellence (COE) within the Finance Operations and Transformation team. This person will help to identify and implement new ways of working as we transform the way Sanofi controls Opex.
Main responsibilities:
Track headcount on a monthly basis and compare to budgeted and forecasted vacancy rates, including trend analysis for key drivers of change
Manage accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end closing activities in collaboration with other OPEX COE members (accruals, journal entries, HC tracking...)
Educate client groups on all aspects of financial policies and processes to ensure compliance
Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements
Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX controls
Ad hoc projects as required
Support all key finance initiatives, including iShift implementation and SMART Spend
Develop transversal expertise and calculate impacts in regards of salary costs and fringe benefits
Manage country overall personnel costs assumptions and run
Track all assumptions built into budget and forecasts
Develop a standard dashboard and/or scorecard of Opex and headcount results
Work effectively across multiple ERP systems, iShift, Oracle, etc., and reporting tools, Boost, etc.,
Design and implement new ways of working with FinOps GBU Controllers & Finance Business Partners across GBUs, as well as Transversal Opex Team to provide cohesive and seamless support to Business Leaders
Continuously challenge legacy ways of working and status quo, identify gaps and recommend new ways of working - focus on best practices
Improve the business partner experience to focus on value creation
Promote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated region and ensure best practice sharing
About you
Experience: Must have at least 2 years of financial controlling experience
Soft skills:
Ability to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to work effectively across international work streams
Adaptable and able to work in complex matrix environment
Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes
Customer focused and results oriented
Demonstrated organization savvy and self- awareness
Experience in collaborating amongst senior management, business, and functional leaders
Must have high attention to detail, quality and proven ability to operate effectively under pressure and strict deadlines
Strong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed level
Technical skills:
Advanced excel skills
Capable of working in multiple systems and tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly capable working in multiple systems and tools
Proven experience working across multiple internal stakeholders
Solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGA
Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
Technology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities required
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Preferred:
Commercial Finance
Experience in iShift and TM1
MBA and/or CPA
Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience
Pharmaceutical industry experience
TM1 and SAP experience
Sanofi Behaviors and Skills
This position is required to demonstrate behaviors such as Stretch, Put the interest of the organization, Act in the interest of our patients and customers and Take Action. During the interview we will also be asking for examples of skills such as Strategic Thinking, Result Orientation, People Leadership (if applicable), Relationship and Influence.
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Sanofi

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time