Controlling Operations R&D Financial Analyst

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Hybrid working policy

Job type: Permanent, Full time

Finance that fuels discovery. In R&D Controlling, your work helps bring the miracles of science to patients. Join a high-performing team focused on finance transformation and building a best-in-class Controlling Operations organization within the Budapest Hub.

You will manage R&D costs in your perimeter, provide insight on actuals, analyze variances, lead month-end close and budgeting activities, and partner closely with Finance Business Partners and R&D stakeholders around the world. You’ll help improve processes and collaboration across global R&D while developing your analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Month-end close:
  Prepare accruals and manage postings, monitor inconsistencies and coordinate reclassifications.

• Budgeting & forecasting:
  Review and analyze actuals vs. plan/forecast; highlight variances to Finance Business Partners; coordinate system updates (TM1). Partner with local teams on internal cost budgets and provide commitment data for external collaborations.

• Management reporting:
  Prepare post-close reports; analyze YTD/YTG performance; deliver clear commentary for R&D stakeholders (Power BI, TM1).

• PO & spend tracking:
  Track activities behind R&D POs and engage stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely receipting (SAP).

• Business partnering:
  Work with Finance Business Partners across R&D to deliver cohesive, seamless support to R&D leaders.

• Controls & compliance:
  Ensure adherence to SOX and internal control requirements.

• Continuous improvement:
  Identify process simplification opportunities and drive tool enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering) required.

• 1-3 years’ controllership or FP&A experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Advanced Excel; keyboard-first proficiency.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.

• Proven ability to build partnerships across levels and functions.

• Comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization and prioritization.

• Change agent who can propose, lead, and sustain improvements.

• SAP, TM1, and Power BI experience preferred.

• CMA, CIMA/CGMA, ACCA, or CPA preferred;
  Lean Six Sigma a plus. Candidates actively pursuing a credential are welcome.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.