Project Finance Controller - Vaccines

Reference No. R2823845

Position Title: Project Finance Controller - Vaccines

Department: Finance IO CA

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

We are currently recruiting for the role of Project Finance Controller within our Manufacturing & Supply Finance Team. We are looking for an energized individual who demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and who brings with them a results driven and team-oriented attitude.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this individual should have the potential to assume a leadership role with increased responsibility over the short term. The incumbent is responsible controlling, budget and forecast for the project portfolio for the Toronto Site. The incumbent is expected to contribute to the improvement of IO financial processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with accounting and project accounting rules with Sanofi accounting guidelines and IFRS Be the key finance contact of the project team with GEM and MTech.

• Ensure warning in case of any deviation in timing and costs.

• Reconcile for consistency with financial tools (HFM) and project management tools (Shine).

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for Project CAPEX and OPEX related expenses.

• Ensure all timelines and deliverables are met, including budget, LRP, F0,F1,F2 and F3 submission..

• Analyze variances vs. Budget.

• Ensure consistency and completeness of financial data.

• Provide analysis and commentary based on a solid understanding of the business drivers along with strong support from the Finance Controllers.

• Provide business partnering to the relevant areas in order to successfully achieve business targets.

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Financial and Management accounting rules and internal Sanofi Pasteur and Sanofi Group accounting procedures.

• Coordinate and work to improve the financial processes under his/her responsibility within the finance team and other relevant departments (robustness, simplification, harmonization of project control). anticipate within the site team in a manner to develop teamwork and development of individuals’ financial skills and operational knowledge.

• Proper accounting and accrual for Projects.

• Ensure the compliance with Federal and Provincial contracts (government grants) are properly accounted for to maximize the benefit.

About You

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Engineering disciplines. Advanced degree (MBA) is desirable. 

• Minimum five (5) years of previous relevant experience in and industrial environment with Focus in Finance and project spending or related field.

• Knowledge of vaccines manufacturing, supply chain and distribution processes or experience in a like industry.

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Accounting rules, Sanofi Pasteur and Sanofi IA accounting procedures.

• Good knowledge of fundamental GAAP and IFRS reporting rules for interface with financial reporting teams.

• Good understanding of the overall business cycle and interfaces of the manufacturing & supply chain process, integration with the overall business, and integration of the systems and data flows.

• Basic knowledge of industrial controlling methods (variance analysis, cost of goods calculation).

• Demonstrated ability to challenge, negotiate, influence, advise and advocate in a constructive manner.

• Excellent skills in Communication / Presentation / Training.

• Ability to lead transversal activities.

• Team and people management.

• Project management skills.

• Proficient computer skills:  ERP (SAP) systems, Company reporting systems (HFM), standard MS suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database programs, internet applications and interfaces to internal systems.

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

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.​

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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