Functional administration Analyst - all genders

Sanofi Group Functional Administration Analyst - All Genders in Neuilly Sur Seine, France

Job title: Functional Administration Analyst - All Genders

Remote working according to Company rules and potential travel expected.

Job type: Permanent - full time

About the Job

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We believe in the power of self-care and the role it plays in creating a healthier society and planet. Through our portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including Allegra, Dulcolax, and Buscopan, we help over half a billion consumers worldwide take their health into their own hands.

This mission is supported by an 11,000-strong team and several best-in-class manufacturing sites and innovation development centers. We are proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Main Responsibilities:

The job corresponds to a new position created within the autonomy roadmap of the CHC GBU. As a Functional Administration Analyst, you will oversee the functional administration, configuration, and optimization of critical financial systems within the organization. Your role will involve managing system configurations, user access, and governance processes to ensure effective utilization and compliance of SAP FC and WDesk across business functions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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 and ensure the completeness of the setup.
• 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, tax, and treasury department.
• Support the activities of the “Development & Projects” team.
• Perform testing during maintenance and projects.
• Update process documentation on operational activities.
• Maintain system integrity by implementing best practices for user provisioning, access controls, and segregation of duties.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors for system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.

• Configuration Management:
• Configure and customize SAP FC and WDesk applications to align with business requirements.
• Conduct impact assessments and perform regression testing to validate configuration changes.
• Document configuration specifications and change requests.

• User Training and Support:
• Develop and deliver training programs and documentation for end-users.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance to users.
• Foster a culture of self-service and empowerment by equipping users with the knowledge and resources.
• Develop and update the Consolidation D&I website.

• Governance and Compliance:
• Establish and enforce governance policies and controls for the use of SAP FC and WDesk tools.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of system configurations.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to address audit findings.
• Ensure Internal Control compliance of our processes.

About You

Hard Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field. Extensive experience in functional administration and configuration of SAP FC and WDesk systems in a corporate environment. Proficiency in system administration tasks for SAP FC and WDesk platforms. Certification or training in SAP FC and WDesk administration is highly desirable.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Languages:

If you are a SAP FC expert, strategy and business-oriented, with a good understanding of statutory consolidation, we invite you to apply for this position.

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.

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.