Controlling Operations Financial Analyst Personnel Cost M&S

Sanofi Group; Kuala Lumpur; Híbrido; MYR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanofi in Kuala Lumpur hosts an essential Controlling Operations Financial Analyst role focused on personnel cost management across Manufacturing & Supply. You will partner with finance and business stakeholders to ensure accurate monthly closings, develop forecasts, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes within a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a solid background in financial controlling, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, plus SAP and

Formación

• Solid background in financial controlling, with demonstrated expertise in personnel cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems and data reconciliation tools.
• Fluent English; strong analytical and communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Manage monthly financial closing for personnel costs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Develop and maintain personnel cost forecasts; track actuals vs budget and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and comments for management review.
• Track headcount movements and perform system reconciliations to ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Deliver financial reporting on personnel costs for M&S, GBU and Corporate Functions, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
• Support global transformation projects related to Controlling Operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and Controllers to provide insights on personnel cost matters.
• Drive process simplification and tool improvements, challenging legacy methods and exploring innovative solutions.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Personnel cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hiring Manager: Controlling Operations FP&A / CF - Kuala Lumpur Hub Senior Manager Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About the Job:

As a Controlling Operations Financial Analyst – Personnel Cost M&S within our Kuala Lumpur Finance Hub, you'll play a key role in transforming how Sanofi controls and forecasts personnel costs across Manufacturing & Supply. You'll partner with finance and business stakeholders to ensure accurate monthly closings, develop forecasts, and drive continuous improvement in our financial processes. Our Hubs are at the heart of Sanofi's innovation, providing a springboard for impactful work that supports millions of patients worldwide. Ready to get started ?

About Sanofi:

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage monthly financial closing for personnel costs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements
• Develop and maintain personnel cost forecasts, track actuals versus budget, identify risks and opportunities, and provide guidance to stakeholders
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and commentary to explain differences between actual results, budget, and forecasts for management review
• Track organizational changes and headcount movements, perform system reconciliations, and ensure data integrity across platforms
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting on personnel costs for M&S, GBU and Corporate Functions, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness for Controllers and Finance Business Partners
• Support global transformation projects related to Controlling Operations, aligning with the Global Core Model and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Finance Business Partners, Controllers, and Service Delivery teams to provide technical expertise and insights on personnel cost matters
• Drive process simplification and tool improvements, challenging legacy ways of working and recommending innovative solutions

About you

Experience: Solid background in financial controlling, with demonstrated expertise in personnel cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Technical skills: Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems and data reconciliation tools

Soft skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, creativity in process improvement, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Languages: Fluent English is required

Why choose us ?

Global impact: Be part of a company that transforms lives through science and innovation

Career growth: Access countless opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career within a global organization

Collaborative culture: Work with diverse, talented teams across the world in an inclusive and supportive environment

Innovation at the core: Contribute to finance transformation initiatives leveraging automation, AI, and best practices

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress isn't just about what we do—it's about who we are. We're a company where you can flourish, grow your career, make connections, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Join us in chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives.