Head of MS Controlling

Ex-MilitaryCareers.com USA; Greater London, Cambridge; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global healthcare company is seeking a Head of MS Controlling to drive financial strategy and business partnerships. This role involves managing P&L, overseeing operating expenses, and collaborating across departments to enhance patient support services. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial planning within the pharmaceutical industry, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate insights to senior leadership. Join a forward-thinking organization that values growth, offers a comprehensive rewards package, and is committed to making a significant impact on people's lives. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Parental Leave

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Extensive finance experience in large, complex organizations.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and operating expenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy for US Neurology and Immunology.
• Manage P&L and operating expense controlling and reporting.
• Generate performance insights using AI tools.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

P&L Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or MBA

CPA or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

TM1/Cognos

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Head of MS Controlling

Location: Cambridge MA, Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world

This role provides strategic financial partnership to the US Neurology, Immunology (Kevzara), and centralized US Specialty Care Patient Support Service organizations. You will guide financial strategy to drive Neurology growth while optimizing operating investments and patient support services. This collaborative position requires strong partnership with Marketing, Patient Support Services, Finance, Procurement, and Global Functions. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential for forecast alignment and performance reporting.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• 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

About You

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
    

  • CPA or equivalent financial certification is a strong plus.
    

• Professional Experience:

  • 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.
    

• Technical & Analytical Skills:

  • 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.
    

• Leadership & Strategic Influence:

  • 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.
    

• Interpersonal & Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner across Marketing, Patient Support Services, Business Operations, Global Finance, and external alliances.
    

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to chang .

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.

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.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.