Functional administration Analyst, Consumer Healthcare (all genders)

Neuilly Sur Seine

About the job

The job opportunity represents a newly established position, crafted as part of the Consumer Healthcare Global Business Unit's (CHC GBU) autonomy roadmap. Within the Consolidation & Statutory Reporting Department and under the leadership of the CHC Head of Consolidation, Group Reporting & Norms, we are in pursuit of an experienced and business-focused professional to fill the role of Functional Administration Analyst. In this role, you will be entrusted with the functional administration, configuration, and enhancement of our pivotal financial systems. Your responsibilities will include managing system configurations, regulating user access, and overseeing governance processes to ensure optimal use and adherence to compliance standards for SAP FC and WDesk throughout the various business units.

Ready to push the limits of what’s 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.

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

Main responsibilities:

1. Analysis of business needs:

• Serve as the primary administrator for SAP FC and WDesk platforms, responsible for system configurations, user roles, permissions, and data management settings:

  • Set up new consolidation reporting exercises. Control the completeness of the setup and ensure the whole parameterization is flawless

  • Support subsidiary and corporate users on the consolidation tool SAP FC and the corporate finance report application WDesk

  • Maintain reference data in liaison with the consolidation team, controlling team and supply chain department

• Support the activities of the “Development & Projects” team

• Perform testing during maintenances and for projects

• Update the process documentation on operational activities

• Maintain system integrity by implementing best practices for user provisioning, access controls, and segregation of duties to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors to perform system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, while minimizing disruption to ongoing business operations.

2. Configuration Management:

• Configure and customize SAP FC and WDesk applications to align with business requirements, including hierarchies, mappings, consolidation rules, workflows, and reporting structures.

• Conduct impact assessments and perform regression testing to validate configuration changes and enhancements before deployment to production environments.

• Document configuration specifications, change requests, and release notes to maintain an auditable trail of system changes and ensure transparency and accountability.

3. User Training and Support:

• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and documentation to educate end-users on the functionalities, features, and best practices of SAP FC and WDesk tools.

• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance to users, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and escalating technical issues to appropriate support teams or vendors as needed.

• Foster a culture of self-service and empowerment by equipping users with the knowledge and resources to leverage SAP FC effectively in their day-to-day activities.

• Develop and update the Consolidation D&I web site

4. Governance and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce governance policies, procedures, and controls for the use of SAP FC and WDesk tools, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments of system configurations, user access, and data usage to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, and legal teams to address audit findings, implement remediation actions, and maintain a strong control environment.

• Ensure Internal Control compliance of our processes, answer to questions of auditors mainly on the user access management

About you

• You are a dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 to 5 years of experience in the industry, specializing in the functional administration and configuration of SAP FC and WDesk systems.

• Your expertise extends to a comprehensive understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance processes within a corporate setting.

• You are proficient in system administration, including user management and security controls, and you possess a certification or training in SAP FC and WDesk administration.

• Your commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in your excellent communication skills and your ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

• Your strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are matched by a proactive approach to issue resolution and a meticulous attention to detail.

• Fluent in English and French, you are adept at running daily setups, assisting users, and managing data, ensuring smooth operations within the organization.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!