Controlling Operations DS&A Data Analytics Manager

Location:               Budapest, Hungary

Job Type:              Fixed term, Full time, Hybrid

About the job

The Data Analytics Lead plays a key role in designing and deploying standardized processes and governance rules within the Core Model, with a global scope covering all Sanofi countries, GBUs, and Global Functions.

Key areas of involvement include Core Model Design & Data Governance, Process Improvement & Optimization, Data Quality Management and Team Leadership.

This role requires close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including Finance Business Partners (FBPs), Regional and Global Finance Operations, the Finance Transformation Engine, CFOs, GBUs, and Global Business Process Owners. The goal is to ensure strong alignment and full adherence to the target operating model across all teams and regions.

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Core Model Strategy & Governance: Support the design and implementation of the controlling Core Model strategy, ensuring alignment with Finance Transformation and Operations teams globally.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (FBP, Finance Ops, A2R, Digital, etc.) to ensure unified understanding and execution of standardized processes.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Identify improvement opportunities, propose innovative solutions, and drive initiatives for simplification, automation, and operational excellence.
• Standardization & Global Deployment: Collaborate in defining and deploying standardized finance processes, rules, and SOPs across regions and teams.
• System Enhancements & Digital Integration: Work closely with the Digital team to manage system changes, ensure data integrity, and implement technology solutions aligned with the global design.
• Data Quality & Controls: Develop and implement data governance practices, quality checks, and resolution processes to ensure accuracy of financial data (especially full P&L).
• Project & Risk Management; Lead or support project planning, business case development, risk assessment, and change management to ensure successful delivery of enhancements.
• Team Leadership & Development; Lead the Data Analytics team, foster a collaborative and learning-focused culture, manage talent onboarding and retention, and maintain strong interfaces with other finance teams.

About you

Experience:

• Demonstrate a good track record in controlling and / or accounting and financial reporting preferably in a Pharmaceutical / Consumer Products industry
• Proven experience in an Analytic COE type organization
• Proven experience in Business partnering role
• Experience translating business needs into process and implementation requirements at Finance system project implementation environment

Soft and technical skills:

• Deep understanding of controls, master data and systems flows
• Significant experience in controlling
• Very good knowledge of controlling and reporting processes (end to end view) as well as the main tools being used in the Group (SAP, TM1, or other forecasting tools)
• Ability to work in matrix environments (scope / interactions / numerous stakeholders)
• Analytical, process-oriented with a keen interest to drive continuous improvements
• Ability to work out of comfort zone, can-do attitude
• Strong ability to train and teach/coach others
• Team spirit, active listening
• Honed interpersonal skills – ability to network and communicate with various functions, in a multi-country team setup

Languages:

• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)

Education:

• Master’s in finance, or science, or MBA, or IT preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance or engineering required

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

If the description fits your experience and sparks your interest, please apply so we can get in contact with you!

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s 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 ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!