Finance Partner & Analyst & Manufacturing BP IA CHC Megrine

"Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands."

JOB PURPOSE

• The finance Business partner monitors the overall financial operational performance at Site. Contributes to strategic/business development by providing accurate, effective & reliable financial information & controls. He/she ensures compliance with Group controlling guidelines and procedures.
• Contributes to strategic/business development by providing accurate, effective & reliable financial information & controls.
• Ensures compliance with Group controlling guidelines and procedures.
• The incumbent acts as a business partner and advises senior management on relevant actions to put in place to improve performance & meet financial objectives
• He/She is accountable for providing an accurate vision of CHC GBU Inventories & Distributions costs for the current and future periods.

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

MANUFACTURING BUSINESS PARTNER

• Site Business Partner: Management Reporting and Performance Analysis
• Be the Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing team
• Develop standard cost in compliance with group guidelines
• Responsible to run the standard costs during the budget process and monthly basis
• Provide all analysis to understand and explain standard costs
• Provide accurate and effective management reporting and performance measurement with Variances & explanations, trend analysis for future Forecast, cost control, headcount and project financial management
• Identify & communicate areas for attention to maintain & improve Low cost performance. i.e. Cost reduction areas in material & conversion cost, maximization of favorable variances, yield improvement etc. and monitoring implementation of agreed action plan
• Production Order analysis (Yield, productivity)
• Activity monitoring and definition Budget/Forecast
• Labor calculation and variances (DL rate, Productivity, HNA)
• Simulate new CoGm for projects, sourcing cases, scenario building for efficient ways of working and payback calculation
• Purchase price variance calculation and report
• Manage products transfer prices for intercompany purchases

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

• Planning

• Explore and actively participate on formulation initiatives to realize the Site vision.
• Carry out the actions to realize the agreed strategy.

• Business Plan Budget, Forecasts, Actuals / Financial Planning & Analysis

• Organize timelines and key milestones.
• Develop standard cost in compliance with group guidelines.
• Follow up targets during the budget and LRP process.
• Provide all analysis to understand and explain standard costs.
• Financial Analysis:
  • Analyse variances and explain actual results versus Business plan, Forecast etc. every month
  • Animate, coordinate Budget, LRP and Strat Plan 
  • Master data maintenance
  • Closing entries, accruals preparation for P&L

• Development & designing of tools, systems & methods

• Develop and design tools, system and methods to improve analysis and ways of working.
• Support implementation of Group new tools (E-Buy, MyTravel, SHIFT, TM1 ) and training
• Contribute to Master data issue resolution.
• Prepare & update analytical structure (cost centers, CFN structure etc.)
• Address cost & legal topics with Accounting, SBS teams.

COMPLIANCE

• Internal Controls, Audits & Liaison / coordination rôle

• Lead the adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Assess risks related to the processes; identify actions to mitigate the risk. Coordinate and participate to the testing waves.
• Report deviations in Internal Control to management in accordance with process owners
• Support Site team to understand the internal control aspects in business conduct to remain compliant within SANOFI framework by spreading awareness
• Interact preparation, facilitate timely follow up and closure of the recommendations and Internal audit / GIA action plan
• Actively participate and support the site management to complete various site related evaluation, survey and other data for different Govt., Regulatory & Group agencies.
• Create and validate Sensitive transactions, access management
• Support the implementation of action plans 

BA&C / FBP DISTRIBUTION CENTER

• Monitors the financial performance supporting the CHC TN MCO Head of Supply by performing financial analysis
• Make proactive recommendations in term of resources allocations and optimization plans
• Support local teams in decision making by providing consistent and accurate information
• Pilot the budget, Strat Plan and forecast processes.
• Design, implement and follow the financial KPIs and dashboards
• Ensures appropriate follow up of areas requiring specific attention
• Drive the financial assessment of Supply Chain projects within his/her perimeter thanks to an appropriate understanding of the business
• Challenge business assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, ensuring consistency with the financial targets
• Ensure a comprehensive compliance with all internal control and financial/accounting principles within his/her perimeter
• Ensure consistency among countries of his/her perimeter in terms of financial processes and governance
• Be the focal point for the statutory items related to Supply chain expenses
• Establish strong network with the financial teams in the regions and countries

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Country Business Finance team
• IA Finance teams
• Country Business team
• Other FP&A stakeholders at zone, regional and global levels
• Global, Regional and Local Supply Chain teams
• Internal and External Auditors

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree and / or Cost Accountant / Existing exposure in Finance or Controlling
• Experience in Finance
• Knowledge of
  • SAP
  • Applicable statute
  • Financial analysis
  • Accountancy & Costing methods
• Analytical Ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Sanofi Lead Competencies
• Act for Change
• Cooperate Transversally
• Lead & develop the people
• Fluent in English

Key Dimensions

• Location is in the country
• Site Financial Added Value / CoGM / Distribution Centre and Supply Chain activities
• Reports to the site Head of Financial Performance
• There is no direct report in this function