Role title: Head Account to Report & Tax Compliance GSA - all genders
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 the CFO 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.
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
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
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
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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.
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The salary range for this position is :€101.040,00 - €151.560,00Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.