Head of Finance - Toronto Site

Reference No. R2809667

Position Title: Head of finance - Toronto Site

Department: Manufacturing & Supply Vaccines

Location: North York, Toronto (Hybrid) requiring office attendance 3 days per week

About the Job

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?

The Head of Finance for Toronto (TOR) monitors the overall financial performance of Toronto site, contributes to strategy and execution of Play to Win priorities. He/She is part of the Toronto site Leadership team and plays a key role in supporting Cost of Goods improvement and efficiencies to allow optimal allocation of resources to innovative products.

Toronto site is at the cornerstone of the overall Vaccines business ambition, with 2 new innovative buildings opening in the next 18 months – covering both Pediatric, Flu and RSV businesses: the Head of Finance TOR works closely with Commercial operations global franchises to shape & implement product strategy (e.g. volume / price effect depending on COGS trajectory).

The Head of Finance TOR will also ensure compliance with Group controlling guidelines and procedures.

Scope: 1 000 HC, 240 M€ OPEX, 350 M€ inventory in Toronto – and Major Capex programs (B100 and B200)

Reports to Head of Finance M&S Vaccines.

Main Responsibilities:

Monitoring and driving performance:

• develop and own strategic planning, budget and forecast

• manage the site finance function to ensure that objectives are achieved

• accountable for finance performance of the Site (P&L & balance-sheet)

• co-drive and challenge the business investments and resources allocation through the appropriate use of KPIs, prioritization measures and operational analysis

• streamline reporting process, enhance tools – working closely with controlling operations organization

Leadership:

• key leadership position to provide strong strategic direction and deployment aligned with financial planning, change management and projects / program delivery to achieve the Play to Win Strategy

• responsible to develop a qualified and motivated team, both direct management (4 HC) and transversal management of the Hub team (~5 HC)

• define and develop capabilities to support the matrix organization

About You

Experience:

• +7 years of experience in finance management position, previous experience in Industrial finance is preferred but not a must

Soft skills

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

• Excellent skills in Communication / Presentation / Training.

• Ability to lead transversal activities and to work in a matrix environment

• Team and people management

Technical skills:

• Finance tools proficiency: TM1, SAP systems

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s in Finance, Business School or Engineering with Finance experience preferred

Languages: English

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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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.

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