Head of MS Controlling

Company	Sanofi
Location	Cambridge, MA, USA, Morristown, NJ, USA
Salary	$148125 – $213958.33
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Senior, Expert or higher

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
CPA or equivalent financial certification is a strong plus.
Extensive progressive finance experience with a strong track record in financial planning, analysis, and controlling within large, complex matrix organizations.
Significant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a clear understanding of commercial models, product lifecycle dynamics, and patient support services.
Proven experience managing P&L, operating expenses, and headcount budgets, ideally in support of U.S. Specialty Care or Neurology franchises.
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools such as SAP, Hyperion, TM1/Cognos, and Excel; ability to leverage AI tools for performance analysis and forecasting insights.
Strong knowledge of Revenue and GTN (Gross-to-Net) components, and experience with integrated business planning and close cycles.
Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare and pharmaceutical finance practices, including audit requirements and internal controls.
Skilled in financial storytelling, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and present to senior and executive leadership.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner across Marketing, Patient Support Services, Business Operations, Global Finance, and external alliances.

Lead financial strategy and business partnering for US Neurology, Immunology (Kevzara), and US Specialty Care Patient Support Services, including external alliance partnerships.
Manage P&L, headcount, and operating expense controlling and reporting during monthly closes, forecasts, budgets, and strategic planning.
Supervise and lead Opex and Revenue Controllers overseeing commercial sales and operating expense budgets.
Direct month-end close processes including sales analysis, GTN deductions, expense assessment, journal entries, balance sheet review, and financial reporting.
Generate performance insights using AI tools and recommend corrective actions.
Partner with US Business Operations on Revenue Integrated Business Planning to analyze sales performance and communicate variances.
Support internal controls and external audit requirements.
Lead annual Budget, Forecast and Strategic Plan processes with timelines, data validation, and reporting aligned to business priorities.
Present financial analyses to Senior Leadership Teams including US & Global teams, Head of NA SPC, Sanofi Executive Leadership, and Alliance partners.