Senior Financial Analyst Capex

About The Job

The role is part of a high performing team centered on Finance transformation and becoming a best-in-class Finance organization.

The CAPEX Senior Controller is primarily responsible for the Capex and Asset management for the designated manufacturing sites and supports preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / T1 / T2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings (sales & expense reviews, scorecards), project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis. 

This position will work across a wide range of organizational stakeholders which include internal control, Global BU, manufacturing teams and Boost to ensure all internal and external factors are anticipated and properly accounted for in the Sites Finance Strategy.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the proper opening and closing of capital projects each fiscal year
• Monthly reviews and monitoring of authorized spend vs. budget
• Ensure timely capitalization of projects
• Ensure periodic Capex reporting in different Sanofi tools
• Ensure FA Capitalization according to asset classification useful life
• Ensure proper tagging of physical assets
• Ensure compliance with Group Methods & procedures to Asset management across designated region
• Reviews of work-in-process equipment
• Ensure compliance of local project accounting rules with Sanofi accounting guidelines and IFRS
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Financial and Management accounting rules and Sanofi Group accounting procedures
• Partner effectively with function and procurement to achieve smart spending objectives by reducing external costs
• Work effectively across multiple ERP systems, iShift, Shine, Oracle, etc., and reporting tools, Boost, etc., used in Manufacturing and Supply
• Increase Financial and business acumen
• Ensure compliance with pertinent SOX controls
• Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements
• Promote simplification, efficiencies and improved ways of working across designated MnS sites and ensure best practice sharing
• Build strong partnerships with Finance Business Partners (FBP), promoting information-sharing and close collaboration to best support the functions locally and globally
• Educate client groups on all aspects of financial policies and processes to ensure compliance
• Create a positive, supportive and inclusive atmosphere for team and neighboring functions despite uncontrollable circumstances
• Support all key Finance initiatives
• Ad hoc projects as required
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) language is mandatory for the portfolio
• Ideally 5+ years in service delivery and management in finance controlling environment
• Effective change management required to manage transition to the future Core model
• Ability to think strategically: global picture understanding combined with operational execution follow up and management. Risk & Internal controls advanced.
• Demonstrated results building partnerships with multi-levels across businesses required. 
• Must have the ability to influence and shape business decisions. 
• Ability to lead and manage a team with at least 8 team members, and stakeholders 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
• 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
  
  

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