SPC GTN controller - Africa & GGC cluster

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, Gross to
Net, and Industrial Affairs activities. _
_The Country Cluster GBU GtN Controller will support a business unit in
budgeting and forecasting submission cycles, gross to net reporting, and
reserve analysis. This person will be operating independently in a fast-paced
environment while using strong analytical and financial system competencies.
He/she will develop partnerships with the GBU Finance Business Partners as
well as Budget Owners to drive results and control forecasts and budgets.
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 top line
related activities.
Main responsibilities:
* Analyze, interpret, and summarize financial and other supporting data for management reports and presentations.
* Develop & perform monthly process analyzing trends in major channels as well as top payor accounts.
* Support the businesses to deliver to strategy and results, analyze top line related topics, and drive standardization and automation across the department
* Participate in the GTN reserves analysis process which ensures reserves are properly stated, risks are identified and mitigated, and GTN rates are appropriately captured.
* Participate in obsolescence meeting and be in constant contact with Supply Chain to track destruction costs
* Support all close and landing exercises, in partnership with the Finance Business Partners (FBPs)
* 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
* Partner with key expert functions to drive cashflow improvement initiatives/focus
* Provide support during internal and external audits
* Support all key Finance initiatives
* Collaborate with Market Access, Pricing, Trade, and Finance teams to ensure components contemplated in the gross to net revenue accounting are accurate and complete.
* Maintain price assumptions in forecasting cube
* Support the GTN budgeting and forecasting by collaborating with business partners and in reviewing/updating applicable brand account models and providing analysis. This includes providing quality variance analysis and commentary against Budget/Forecast and prior year
* Foster strategic partnerships with the business leaders and support a robust forecast and planning process ensuring business alignment and transparency of targets
* Identify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecasts
* Track all assumptions built into budget and forecasts
* Work effectively across multiple ERP systems and reporting tools
* Develop metrics and views of the local business to help drive unique insights
* Design and implement new ways of working with FinOps GBU Controllers & Finance Business Partners across GBUs, as well as Transversal GtN 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
Maintain Compliance
* Abide by the requirements of the code of Ethics including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with the Company procedure with a duty of care to the reputation of the Company
Ethical Leadership
* Takes personal accountability to use personal experience and knowledge, as well as the training and tools provided by Sanofi, to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all ethics and governance relevant to the role (including the Industry Code of Practice, Sanofi Policies and Procedures and any relevant legal requirements) and demonstrate personal leadership in applying these to all work undertaken.
Environmental and Safety Leadership
To care for his/her own safety and wellbeing and the safety of others, and to
co-operate with the company to ensure a safe place of work. Employees are
therefore expected to:
* Support and conform to Company safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
* Report any accident, incident or near miss, whether it be of personal injury or property damage
* Thoroughly read all safety documentation issues by the Company and comply with its requirements.
Others:
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Respect of company's values, code of ethics and social charter.
* Respect of personal data protection charter.
* Responsible for applying the HSE related requirements for the company in all related working procedures and abide by the driving and safety rules
About you
* Experience :
* ‎5+ years of experience in a Finance related position
* 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
PTW Behaviors
* Stretch to go beyond the level we have operated at up until now .
• Take action instead of waiting to be told what to do .
• Act in the interest of our patients & customers .
• Think One Sanofi .
* Education :
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
* Preferred :
* Commercial Finance
* MBA and/or CPA
* Pharmaceutical industry experience
* TM1 and SAP experience
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