Head account to report & tax compliance gsa (all genders)

Head Account to Report & Tax Compliance GSA (all genders) About the job 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. We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. This is a high-visibility role at the heart of Sanofi's finance operations in one of the company's most strategically important markets. As Head of A2R & Tax Compliance for Germany, Switzerland, Austria (GSA), you will work hand-in-hand with theCFO Germany and senior leadership to shape best-in-class accounting and tax processes across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. You'll lead a talented team, drive meaningful transformation, and leave a real mark on Sanofi's financial excellence — all from our Frankfurt office. What You'll Do Finance & Accounting Leadership: * Own end-to-end A2R operations for all DACH legal entities, ensuring accurate financial statements and full IFRS/IAS/local GAAP compliance * Lead Balance Sheet & P&L reviews, external audits, and Legal Entity restructuring projects * Drive continuous improvement across S2P, O2C, and ConOps processes in line with Core Model guidelines * Manage the accounting impact of M&A activities (acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings) * Partner with our HUBs in Budapest and Hyderabad to deliver seamless, high-quality service * Support ESG and sustainability reporting in line with EU regulations Tax Compliance: * Ensure timely, accurate quarterly tax reporting (IFRS) and full compliance with evolving regulations (BEPS, CbCR) * Oversee transfer pricing across commercial, industrial, and R&D activities * Lead responses to tax authority audits and inspections in close collaboration with local Tax Managers and external advisors Leadership & Stakeholder Management: * Lead a team of 13 professionals (3 direct reports across Germany and Switzerland) * Build strong partnerships with the MCO CFO, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and cross-functional teams * Champion talent development through IDPs, succession planning, and cross-functional mobility About you Professional experiences and education: * Professional accounting qualification, University degree level or equivalent * Multiple years of Finance experience in the pharma sector * Corporate tax, transfer pricing, and/or indirect tax experience * International/multicultural exposure * HUB/BPO model experience (transitions) * Managing professional tax and accounting teams * Track record managing large efficiency improvement programs and transformation with change management Soft & Technical Skills: * Proven leadership experience: Shape culture, motivate teams, drive common goals, think strategically and operationally * Strong delivery orientation: business cases, planning, execution, ROI measurement * Problem-solving and business judgment in fast-paced environment; prioritization skills (complex tax matters) * Strong German GAAP/HGB expertise * Very good IFRS knowledge (e.g., IAS 12), very good program/project management skills * Good tax legislation knowledge: Withholding Taxes, VAT, Local file TP * Excellent IT skills: Excel (vLookups, Pivot Tables), SAP, PowerBI; openness to AI and digital tools * Independent worker, agile, proactive, positive team player, flexible Languages: * Fluent German and English skills is a must Why This Role? * Direct partnership with the CFO Germany — strategic visibility from day one * DACH scope — one of Sanofi's most important global markets * Real career acceleration — a springboard for senior finance leadership * Meaningful impact — from M&A to ESG, your work shapes Sanofi's future Please note that the salary range indicated (below) reflects the base salary per annum only. Please be aware that in addition, a Short-Term Incentive, allowances, as well as a company car — also for private use — and a company pension scheme are part of the compensation package. Wir sind ein forschendes Biopharma-Unternehmen, das KI anwendet und sich dafür einsetzt, das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern und verantwortungsvoll zu wachsen. Unser Team wird von einem Ziel geleitet: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern. Wir möchten eine gesündere, widerstandsfähigere Welt schaffen und das Unmögliche möglich machen, indem wir Medikamente und Impfstoffe für Millionen von Menschen weltweit entdecken, entwickeln und bereitstellen. Erfahren Sie mehr über uns auf www.sanofi.com oder schauen Sie sich unseren Film an:We are Sanofi Diversity und Inklusion Diversity und Inklusion sind in den Grundwerten von Sanofi verankert und spiegeln sich in unserer Arbeitsweise wider. Wir respektieren die Vielfalt unserer Belegschaft in Hinsicht auf ihre Herkunft, Erfahrungen und Lebensweisen. Wir erkennen die Bereicherung, die diese Vielfalt birgt, und fördern Inklusion sowie eine Arbeitsumgebung, in der diese Unterschiede sich weiterentwickeln können, zur Stärkung des Lebens unserer Mitarbeiter, Patienten und Kunden. The salary range for this position is :€101.040,00 - €151.560,00 Die endgültige Vergütung wird auf Grundlage nachgewiesener Erfahrung, Fähigkeiten, Standort und weiterer relevanter Faktoren bestimmt. Mitarbeitende können berechtigt sein, an den Mitarbeitenden-Leistungsprogrammen des Unternehmens teilzunehmen. HIER BEWERBEN Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH Industriepark Höchst • 65926 Frankfurt Website •www.sanofi.at/karriere •www.sanofi.ch