Contrôleur Financier / Financial Controller (H/F)

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Contrôleur Financier / Financial Controller (H/F)

Job Description

The purpose of this role in the organization is to ensure that the company operates within a robust accounting and internal controls environment thereby safeguarding company’s assets (tangible / intangible / financial) and protecting the license to operate. The role is also required to drive the strategies for achieving the Group’s cash metrics.

The role-holder will provide high level review of key controls and material transactions across Marketing Company. The incumbent will ensure continuous process improvement from an operational standpoint.  Success will depend on effective liaison with functional and business colleagues across AZ to ensure clarity and drive improvements.  Team size is likely to range between 2 to 3 direct reports.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee the financial accounting and liaise with local accountants, GFS Middle Office and GFS Back Office for accurate and timely completion of financial accounting activities within the Group accounting and reporting deadlines.

Main point of Contact with GFS Back Office to drive relationship for transactional services based in India (P2P, SOTC, R2R, Master Data) providing approvals/escalation point.

Review and approve the Journal Vouchers prepared by Middle Office or Back Office teams, provide support documentation, guidance on chart of accounts and additional posting Keys, performing Balance Sheet reconciliation on these GLs owned by the market and perform random reviews on trial balance.

Oversee the completeness of Month End Close activities in a timely manner and ensure the integrity of the reported numbers.

Assume overall responsibility for cross-team delivery within each finance tower (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Cash-and-Banking and Travel-and-Expenses).

Liaise with Group Finance teams (GFR, GFS, etc.) to remain up-to-date with latest accounting and technical pronouncement, and ensure that any such new requirements are implemented within the relevant timelines.

Adhere to correct accounting treatment related to post deal management on agreements.

Lead implementation of Financial Controls Framework (FCF) for Embedded Finance and ensure timely monitoring and reporting of these controls and support the standardization of controls/policies/governance by Middle Office.

Lead improvements in controls and efficiency are continually being sought through Process or System enhancements.

Provide recommendation / inputs / reviews for process simplification, including support for developing policy statements and standard operating procedures for finance related activities.

Assist the CFO in timely collections accounts receivables, and in resolution of any disputes with the customers.

Main point of contact with distributor on AstraZeneca behalf for AR management/Cash Collections & DSO.

Work closely with the Collections and Procurement teams to ensure that DSO and DPO targets are achieved.

Perform checks on POs created by different functions and ownership of the governance process/Interacting with P2P, PO creators, Procurement Manager.

Review and validate customer claims for accuracy of financial data and related computations.

Perform due diligence reviews and financial assessments for customers and vendors.

Support execution of internal / external financial audits, manage the request of information ensuring timely compliance with requirements, working closely with the cross-functional teams.

Manage the taxes calendar with different external parties and Group/Middle Office taxes team, properly review tax calculations prepared by 3rd party including but not limited to VAT, Provisional Taxes.

Provide support to cross-functional teams (Compliance, Regulatory, Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) as and when required, specifically in the areas of governance.

Communicating governance and compliance standards and statutory regulations to non-specialists in a way that is understandable and relevant and relays the risk of commercial decisions effectively.

Leading insightful and proactive financial risk management processes to ensure the organisation’s regulations, rules and processes are adhered to, highlighting areas of concern and promoting continuous improvement in the robustness of the processes, sharing best practice across the business.

Act as a main point of contact/system admin with Bankers, ensuring mandates are up to date, banking approvals and different authorizations.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Degree in Finance / Accounting

12 -15 years of Financial Accounting and Controlling experience

Working knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAPs

Advance Level MS Excel user

Strong communication and presentation skills

Experience of working in a global pharmaceutical organisation / understanding of the drug development life cycle and/or commercial aspects

Hands on experience of managing a busy process team delivering to strict deadlines

Excellent leadership skills particularly around people development and customer centricity.

Experience working in/with a Shared Service Centre

Fluent in English and French

Date Posted

19-janv.-2023

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Summary

Location: France - La Defense

Type: Full time