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Job title: Senior Financial AnalystLocation: MalaysiaAbout the jobThe role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organizationThe Senior Financial Analyst will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / F1 / F2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings (sales & expense reviews, scorecards), project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basisAs 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 abilitiesThis person will help to identify and implement new ways of working as we transform the way Sanofi Controls Sales & OpexMain responsibilities:Position may be responsible for operational controlling activities for sales/gross to net and/or operating expensesPartner closely with Finance Business Partners across GBUs, to provide cohesive and seamless support to Business LeadersEnsure accurate and timely monthly closing and share monthly results with Finance Business Partners as well as Budget OwnersPrepare monthly commentary to explain variances between actual results and/or budget and forecastsEnsure business owners are executing the budgeted plan, including tracking actuals, approval of projects & providing direction to business ownersDevelop Opex and headcount forecasts for designated areas, in partnership with FBPs and Budget OwnersIdentify risks and opportunities that affect the achievement of these forecastsTrack headcount on a monthly basis and compare to budgeted and forecasted vacancy rates, including trend analysis for key drivers of changeTrack all assumptions built into budget and forecastsApprove project spend and ensuring projects are budgeted properly, challenging where necessaryContinuously challenge legacy ways of working, status quo; identify gaps, and recommend new ways of workingIncrease Financial and business acumenEnsure compliance with pertinent SOX controlsEnsure compliance with all internal control requirementsPromote efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated region and ensure best practice sharingEducate client groups on all aspects of financial policies and processes to ensure complianceSupport all key Finance initiativesAd hoc projects and analyses as requiredAbout you3+ years of diversified financial controlling experienceDemonstrated 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 deadlinesAbility to lead through influence including demonstrated facilitator skillsStrong organization skills: ability to track and manage a high volume of projects at a detailed levelAbility to develop a rapport and credibility with key stakeholdersAbility to work effectively across international work streamsDemonstrated organization savvy and self- awarenessAdaptable and able to work in complex matrix environmentChange agent who can propose, lead, and drive changesAdvanced excel skillsMust be able to download data and use pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc.Demonstrated experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations requiredExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and strategic thinkingProven experience working across multiple internal stakeholdersTechnology savvy, business orientation, and agile learning abilities requiredCapable of working in multiple systems and toolsSolid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGABachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting or Finance is requiredMBA and/or CPAPharmaceutical and public accounting experienceCommercial Finance and Gross to NetTM1 and SAP experiencePursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn\xe2\x80\x99t happen without people \xe2\x80\x93 people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let\xe2\x80\x99s 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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !

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