Head of MS Controlling, Cambridge, MA

Head of Controlling, US MS

Sanofi Genzyme Finance

One of the world's leading biotechnology companies, SanofiGenzyme is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Since its founding in 1981, the company has introduced breakthrough treatments that have provided new hope for patients. The company's areas of focus are rare genetic diseases, Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Atopic Dermatitis and Asthma.  SanofiGenzyme’s press releases and other company information are available at www.genzyme.com. 

Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, rare diseases, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and animal health. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

Position reports to:

Head of NA Finance, MSOI

Business Partners:

Head of US MS

Marketing Leads, Sales Team Leadership, and Patient Support Service Management

Market Access

Business Support Operations including Forecasting and Analytics

Supply Chain

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Missions and objectives:

• Finance Lead and Business Partner for the US Multiple Sclerosis (MS) business, providing strategic direction and concurrence on all financial matters
• Responsible for the controlling and reporting processes including P&L, headcount and operating expenses during monthly financial closes, forecast, budget and strategic planning processes
• Supervise one Lead Controller plus temps who maintain financial control over commercial operating expense budgets including headcount costs, departmental expenses and marketing tactics
• Oversee the end to end month end close process including analysis of actual sales, gross to net deductions to sales, assessing operating expenses, approving journal entries, appraising balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing headcount reporting and creating financial reporting
• Generate performance reports for the Sanofi Genzyme Leadership and provide recommendations on corrective actions
• Partner, analyze and provide recommendations in conjunction with US Business Operations around sales forecasting and data analytics to analyze actual sales performance ($2B gross sales and $1.5B net);  communicate major deviations versus Budget and Forecast to the business and finance teams, including identifying potential opportunities and risks
• Support internal controls and external audits
• Direct the annual Budget, Forecast and Strategic Plan processes including establishing timelines, validating data, generating reports and creating PowerPoint slides that measure and align to key business priorities
• Key financial lead for business financial presentations for various Senior Leadership Teams including US & Global teams, Head of NA MSOI, Sanofi Genzyme Executive Leadership Team, Sanofi Corporate Finance, and Alliance Leadership Teams
• Special Mandates (20-30%):  inclusive of IT financial system platforms, evaluation of business projects / key initiatives  (ROI), and business / product development
• Support Head of MSOI in relation to Puerto Rico and Canada

Requirements:

• The position requires a Finance or Accounting degree and 10 years or more experience in finance or related disciplines with exposure
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience with Management Reporting Systems
• Controlling experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Full understanding of financial concepts and Controlling including experience in Revenues and Expense controlling
• Knowledge of Hyperion, TM1 Cognos
• The ability to work and collaborate in complex organizations and Matrix environment
• Strong Leadership Qualities
• Ability to reprioritize and work in a fast pace environment

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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