About the job
The Head of A2R & Tax compliance will have the overall accountability of the end-to-end A2R operations to lead and deliver the best-in-class service. They will partner with the CFO as well as relevant Finance Business Partners to ensure sustainable processes in GSA (Germany, Switzerland and Austria) as per Core Model guidelines.
This role is located in Frankfurt (Germany) Sanofi offices and is part of the A2R organization within the Global Finance Services (GFS) organization.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Service:
Ensure accurate financial statements for all legal entities; oversee S2P, O2C, and ConOps accounts
Deliver compliant, high-quality end-to-end A2R service; achieve KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Submit all legal entity reports for public financial information release
Manage accounting impact of M&A projects (acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings) including inventory activities, asset transfers, and financial implications; support due diligence and integration
Lead periodic Balance Sheet and P&L reviews per IFRS, IAS, local standards, and SAGA
Collaborate with Global Process Managers on A2R projects and standardization
Apply best practices from GFS and external organizations
Support process documentation and knowledge retention
Ensure Compliance, Internal Control/SOX standards, and local regulation adherence across GSA
Coordinate external audits from fee negotiation to completion; respond to Corporate and Auditor inquiries
Partner with CFO on strategic transactions, providing technical accounting evaluation
Partner with HUBs (Budapest, Hyderabad) on IFRS/IAS/SAGA activities
Foster collaboration across A2R teams and stakeholders within/outside GFS
Manage HUB transitions and post-stabilization; ensure quality and continuous improvement
Lead Legal Entity restructuring projects end-to-end
Lead Accounts Committee preparation and formalization
Support ESG and sustainability reporting per local/EU regulations
Tax Activities:
Ensure timely, accurate quarterly tax reporting (IFRS) to Sanofi group
Ensure compliance with emerging tax regulations (BEPS, CbCR, directives)
Manage/coordinate statutory accounts preparation, external audit, and tax figures for corporation tax returns
Ensure timely, accurate Tax Returns to authorities
Review SOX controls for tax and transfer pricing; communicate with Local/Geographical Tax Manager
Review current and deferred tax balance true-ups post-CIT return submission
Validate tax payments on account for GSA
Liaise with Central Transfer Pricing team to align GSA transfer prices with group policy
Oversee transfer pricing adjustments (commercial, industrial, corporate services, R&D) including FY true-ups, documentation, reconciliations, and approvals
Lead Tax Compliance responses to tax authority inspections/audits; coordinate with local Tax Managers and external advisors
Stakeholder Management:
Partner with: MCO CFO, Head of Tax, Treasury, Finance Business Partners, Procurement, FP&A, Corporate Finance/Tax, Interco, IPFF, Country Lead, P&C, Legal, Sales, ITS, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Corporate Compliance, Industrial Affairs, R&D Finance
Build relationships with regional/local stakeholders and HUBs (Budapest, Hyderabad) for smooth communication and change management
Manage statutory audit coordination with external auditors
People Management:
Lead A2R services organization
Oversee 3 direct reports (1 CH, 2 DE) managing 13 team members
Foster talent development via IDPs, succession planning, and cross-functional mobility
About you
Experience
10+ years Finance experience
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
Leadership: 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)
Executive-level communication (internal/external)
Strong German GAAP/HGB expertise
Very good IFRS knowledge (e.g., IAS 12)
Very good program/project management skills
Fluent German and English (mandatory)
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
Ability to set ambitious goals and motivate teams
Independent worker, agile, proactive, positive team player, flexible
Education
Professional accounting qualification
Degree level or equivalent (preferred)
Languages
Fluent German language skills is a must
Fluent English language skills preferred
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 weiter entwickeln können, zur Stärkung des Lebens unserer Mitarbeiter, Patienten und Kunden.
The salary range for this position is :€101.040,00 - €134.720
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.