Controlling Operations CF Senior Financial Analyst

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide controlling support to local Business Units, including budget and forecast preparation, monthly closings, and project approval and tracking. The role is part of a high-performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization.

What You Will Do

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for operational controlling activities, partnering with Finance Business Partners, ensuring accurate and timely monthly closing, and developing OPEX and headcount forecasts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes, with strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial controlling, with advanced Excel skills and a solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls.

Requirements

• 3+ years of diversified financial controlling experience
• Advanced excel skills
• Demonstrated experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations
• 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
• Solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGA
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting wellbeing, development, and sense of belonging
• Flexible roles, opportunities to explore new areas, and grow in alignment with ambitions
• Inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice contributes
• Equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic

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