Role title: Head Account to Report & Tax Compliance GSA - all genders Location: Frankfurt (3 days per week) _About the job_ Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s 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. Weu2019re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peopleu2019s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system u2013 and innovative pipeline u2013 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 peopleu2019s lives. 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 closely 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. Your 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; Manage HUB transitions and post-stabilization; ensure quality and continuous improvement Foster collaboration across A2R teams and stakeholders within/outside GFS 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, managing 13 team members Foster talent development via 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) Executive-level communication (internal/external) 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 join us?_ For your work-life balance: our mobile office policy - Hybrid Work Policy Benefit from the flexibility to work partly outside your company workplace and also take advantage of the opportunity to meet colleagues and teams in our modern office environments. For your self-development: long-term employee accounts and sabbaticals For you to think outside the box: assignments beyond the boundaries of your own department in so-called gigs and a wide range of further training opportunities For your family: 14 weeks of paid family time in addition to statutory maternity leave and parental leave for both parents, daycare places and holiday and emergency care For your well-being at work: we live New Work with a modern office in Frankfurt For your self-care: attractive healthcare offers, our own fitness center and leasing bikes and an individually usable mobility allowance \LI-onsite Pursue _progress_, discover _extraordinary_ Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesnu2019t happen without people u2013 people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, letu2019s 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! The salary range for this position is :u20ac101.040,00 - u20ac134.720 Final 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. We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peopleu2019s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve peopleu2019s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. Itu2019s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the worldu2019s leading biopharma companies. Whether itu2019s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve peopleu2019s lives.