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Sanofi Group Controlling Operations M&S SD PPV Expert in Budapest, Hungary
Position: Controlling Operations M&S SD Manager PPV
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Job type: Full time, Permanent, Hybrid
About the job
JOB SUMMARY:
The PPV expert for the M&S Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Center of Excellence is a role based in Budapest, within the team responsible for worldwide procurement pricing and variance management.
The Controlling Operations M&S SD PPV Expert supports the PPV CoE Manager in monitoring and providing transparency into Direct Procurement Performance, representing approximately €5 billion in spending. This strategic team drives cost optimization, standardizes procurement processes, and ensures rigorous data analysis to effectively manage Purchase Price Variances. The team serves as a critical bridge between Procurement, Finance, and Operations, ensuring proper tracking and reconciliation of variances across actuals, budget, and forecast.
The Controlling Operations M&S SD PPV Expert plays a pivotal role in Sanofi's strategic transformation of financial controlling. This includes managing relationships with senior stakeholders - including Finance Business Partners and functional leaders.
The incumbent is a member of a team of three experts supporting the Controlling Operations M&S SD Manager PPV into driving financial excellence with hands-on expertise to guarantee the delivery and quality of Financial Statements, encompassing closing activities, analysis, and forecasting for approximately €5 billion.
As a key player in our transformation journey, the incumbent will be part of the team aiming to:
Elevate PPV Processes and Solutions in controlling operations by implementing innovative approaches to financial management
Spearhead the adoption of AI in PPV processes & practices
Build and maintain critical partnerships with Global Procurement Finance BPs in MnS and with the global Procurement direct operational teams
Drive the harmonization and standardization of processes across geographies
Lead financial cycles like Closing Forecasting and Budgeting by increasing quality and accuracy
Ensure rigorous financial compliance, including SOX controls
Design, adapt and simplify the processes and tools to ensure a strong and confident connection between Finance and Procurement
Drive or initiate Continuous Improvement measures
Communication, training and support to stakeholders (Finance/BO and Procurement)
Analyze actual monthly Procurement performance and support PPV rolling forecast and budget cycles across M&S
Provide relevant KPIs to support decision making and contribute to finance data and systems management
Main Responsibilities:
Application owner TM1 One MnS
Live since 2023 (replacing eStore)
Since January 2025, actuals directly retrieved from SAP
Ongoing Improvements
Contribute to RPA BOT deployment for Change effect on SHIFT Scope => supported by SHIFT Team
Automatize collection of Std prices for New Materials
Display TM1 One MnS Data in PWBI
Change the way we work for Std; accelerate Std price collection using Procurement My PIR application
Financial Control and Management
Support the Controlling Operations M&S SD Manager PPV in financial controlling activities for 5 Bn€ budget for Global Procurement / PPV activities
Support specific functions specificities (e.g. Audits support, MDM changes and perimeter changes)
Ensure accurate financial planning, tracking, and reporting for scope of responsibility
Provide financial insights to support strategic decision making
Ensure harmonization and standardization of ways of working across geographies
Achieve customer-focused objectives and contribute to the strategic enhancement of the core model, user experience, and process excellence.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as key financial partner to Finance, Internal Control & Procedures, Global Procurement direct
Build strong relationships with hub leaders
Ensure alignment with global finance strategies
Communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial partners
Process Excellence
Ensure adherence to core mode
Drive efficiency improvements in financial operations
Implement and maintain quality standards across all deliverables
Monitor and report on team performance metrics
Play a key role in the transformation of project controlling practices (AI adoption)
Implement specific expertise across the team
Risk Management and Compliance
Oversee financial compliance for SOX and Non-SOX controls
Identify and mitigate financial risks
Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures
Support audit requirements and regulatory compliance
About you
Experience :
2+ years of experience in a Finance related position with increasing responsibility
Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
Strong understanding of MnS processes
Transformation experience
Soft skills :
Demonstrated 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 deadlines
Ability to lead 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
Change agent who can propose, lead, and drive changes
Technical skills :
Advanced excel skills
Must be able to download data and use pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc.
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
Capable of working in multiple systems and tools
Solid grasp of evolving Sanofi technology platforms, processes, and controls including SAGA
Main interactions:
N-1s of Global FBP for the Function
Functional Budget owners
IC&P Internal Control
Member of Hub MnS ContrOps LT
MnS GPE/GPL
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Preferred:
MBA and/or CPA
Pharmaceutical and public accounting experience
TM1 and SAP experience
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The salary range for this position is :Ft9,120,000.00 - Ft12,160,000
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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