Integration Finance Lead - EM&S

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Sanofi in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Integration Finance Lead EM&S to drive financial excellence across a broad CMO portfolio and partner with EM&S, finance, supply chain, procurement, and quality to accelerate strategic impact.

The role centers on M&S financial steps for CMO operations, budgeting and forecasting, and robust modeling to influence key business decisions, with exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. MBA or CPA in Finance, Business, or Accounting is desirable.
• 5+ years of work experience in Finance OR Accounting with emphasis on financial analysis, budgeting, and/or forecasting.
• Cost accounting experience a plus.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and/or financial planning software (TM1, HFM, Anaplan) required; intermediate to advanced SAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and people skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and global environment.
• Experience working with a team and collaborating cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver M&S financial readiness for COGS and investments for CMO operations from M&A or transitioning from R&D.
• Ensure a smooth integration process without business disruptions.
• Deliver accurate budget and forecast projections while meeting all M&S and corporate FP&A deadlines with strong analytical content and a high degree of accuracy.
• Monitor key contractual manufacturing commitments, assess financial impact including cost deviations and build risk mitigation plans.
• Develop robust financial modeling and provide strong financial insights to support and influence strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders (EM&S, finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.)
• Perform month-end closing activities with a focus on manufacturing variances (Yield, pricing, overhead, capitalization), opex, inventory, and provisions.
• Lead the key messages and analytical depth of reporting packages for annual budget, strategic plan and actual results.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions in different accounting and reporting systems (SAP, TM1) by coordinating with central teams executing the inputs into the financial systems and reporting.
• Oversee the standard costs process in compliance with Sanofi policies and in accordance with financial clauses and pricing per CMO contracts. Close working relationship with Hub central teams.
• Regularly monitor inventory for optimization of production planning and lead the process to prevent and mitigate losses due to excess & obsolescence.
• Identify and track key KPIs driving business performance (cost per gram, P&D, yield performance).
• Maintain internal controls and apply Sanofi financial policies. Close coordination with Corporate Accounting, tax, Transfer Price, etc. Prepare deliverables necessary for SOX controls, Internal Control, and internal and external auditors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Budgeting/forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

TM1

HFM

Anaplan

Job description

Job Title: Integration Finance Lead - EM&S

Location: Cambridge, MA

About The Job

The Integration Finance Lead EM&S drives financial excellence across a large portfolio of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), by partnering with key stakeholders to optimize External Supply operations. This position offers strong exposure to the leadership team and cross-functional partners across supply chain, operations, procurement, and quality making it an exceptional opportunity for finance professionals looking to accelerate their career growth and broaden their strategic impact.

The focus of the position is on leading the M&S financial steps for CMO operations from key initiatives such as M&S, R&D pipeline and make vs buy sourcing decisions. This position serves as a strategic financial advisor directly influencing key business decisions and organizational priorities.

Our External Manufacturing & Supply organization manages the outsourced production and supply of Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods for all GBUs (Specialty Care, General Medicines, and Vaccines) across Sanofi representing 1.4B in CMO purchases annually. This role offers a unique platform to develop deep expertise across finance, operations, and strategy while contributing to the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients worldwide.

Ready to push the limits of whats 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.

About Sanofi

Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver M&S financial readiness for COGS and investments for CMO operations from M&A or transitioning from R&D. Ensure a smooth integration process without business disruptions.


• Deliver accurate budget and forecast projections while meeting all M&S and corporate FP&A deadlines with strong analytical content and a high degree of accuracy.


• Monitor key contractual manufacturing commitments, assess financial impact including cost deviations and build risk mitigation plans.


• Develop robust financial modeling and provide strong financial insights to support and influence strategic decisions.


• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders (EM&S, finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.)


• Perform month-end closing activities with a focus on manufacturing variances (Yield, pricing, overhead, capitalization), opex, inventory, and provisions.


• Lead the key messages and analytical depth of reporting packages for annual budget, strategic plan and actual results.


• Ensure accurate and timely submissions in different accounting and reporting systems (SAP, TM1) by coordinating with central teams executing the inputs into the financial systems and reporting.


• Oversee the standard costs process in compliance with Sanofi policies and in accordance with financial clauses and pricing per CMO contracts. Close working relationship with Hub central teams.


• Regularly monitor inventory for optimization of production planning and lead the process to prevent and mitigate losses due to excess & obsolescence.


• Identify and track key KPIs driving business performance (cost per gram, P&D, yield performance).


• Maintain internal controls and apply Sanofi financial policies. Close coordination with Corporate Accounting, tax, Transfer Price, etc. Prepare deliverables necessary for SOX controls, Internal Control, and internal and external auditors.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required. MBA or CPA in Finance, Business, or Accounting is desirable


• 5+ years of work experience in Finance OR Accounting with emphasis on financial analysis, budgeting, and/or forecasting.


• Cost accounting experience a plus.


• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment preferred.


• Knowledge of any ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and/or financial planning software (e.g., TM1, HFM, Anaplan) required; intermediate to advanced SAP knowledge preferred


• Excellent communication skills and people skills.


• Comfortable in a fast-paced and global environment.


• Experience working with a team and collaborating cross-functionally.

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 its 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 andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.


• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.


• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.


• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

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