Contrôleur Financier

Entity Controller Opella Join to apply for the Entity Controller Opella role at Opella Hiring Manager: Head of Central Finance Flows and Solutions Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine Context Opella, formerly Sanofi’s Consumer Healthcare division, officially became an independent company on April 30, 2025. Opella is actively recruiting across various departments in France and globally, including roles in marketing, innovation, commercial and Finance. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Entity Controller to oversee the financial integrity and compliance of our legal entities. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting operations. Entity Controller Holding Main Responsibilities Oversee all accounting operations of the French legal entity. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory and consolidated financial statements (French GAAP, IFRS). Perform analytical review for Balance Sheets and P&L. Monitor specific reinvoicing with the group with support of IC teams (management fees, etc.). Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory obligations (VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, etc.) and coordinate/supervise direct taxes with the support of the accounting team. Contribute to any accounting matters with support of the senior accounting partner and the hub. Coordinate with finance teams to harmonize accounting practices. Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, tax authorities, consolidation team, controlling team, etc. Support M&A transactions, restructuring, and other strategic financial operations. Ensure compliance of processes, transactions and reports with Sanofi accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit/SOX requirements. Continuous Improvement Drive process improvements and digital transformation initiatives (ERP, automation, etc.). Update and maintain procedures from an accounting perspective for the tax Group. Identify process improvement opportunities through elimination of redundant activities and potential automation. Complete compliance of processes, transactions and reports with accounting policies, internal control guidelines and audit/SOX requirements if any. Main Professional Relationships Accounting Teams (Holding & Subsidiaries): Supervision, coordination, and support within GBS (Hub in Budapest); Standardization of accounting practices. Controllers / Financial Analysts: Collaboration on reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Legal Department: Coordination on corporate structure, compliance, and tax agreements. Tax perspective: Strong relationship with the Group Tax team for strategic alignment on financial and tax matters. Treasury Department: Alignment on cash flow, intra‑group financing, and cash pooling. Consolidation: Presentation of financial results under IFRS standards. Skills Technical expertise in tax and accounting, strong analytical skills and proposal strength. Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills to resolve issues in a customer‑oriented manner. Strong process knowledge and ability to redesign processes to support business needs. Transversal mindset and ability to work across processes, geographies, languages, cultures, and business maturity levels. Strong knowledge in project management, including overall IT system aspects; ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution. High level of interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to present at different levels of the organization. Team management: Strong leadership, autonomy and management skills; manage resources ensuring timely availability of right skills. Fluent in English and French. Background Higher education in accounting/finance (DSCG, Master’s in Accounting, CPA/DEC). Minimum 8–10 years of experience in accounting, ideally within a structured group or audit firm. Leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and team spirit. International background with exposure to multicultural environments. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Retail Health and Personal Care Products Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Opella by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr