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