DS&A TM1 Business Enablement Lead – R&D

Overview DS&A TM1 Business Enablement Lead – R&D role at Sanofi. Global scope within the Decision Support & Analytics (DS&A) team, covering the Research & Development Global Function.

Location : Barcelona

Note : This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications and expectations for the role as provided.

Responsibilities Subject Matter Expert for TM1 & Reporting Insight solutions within the R&D perimeter

Lead the deployment of TM1 solutions for R&D in line with strategic and functional TM1 Core Model standards, ensuring Master Data Management, data integrity, and user support & training across Controlling Operations & R&D Finance teams

Coordinate with Head of Data Visualisation & Dashboarding to deploy Reporting Insight solutions

Deliver Reporting Insights aligned with R&D Finance & Controlling Operations requirements

Translate complex business requirements into TM1 / PowerBI designed solutions

Ensure project management methodology is followed to develop, test & deploy project phases

Monitor progress to meet milestones; manage risks / issues

Engage with project stakeholders & governance bodies to facilitate decision-making and escalation

Prepare and transition required SLAs / KPIs / Knowledge Transfer & Training, plus Functional & Operational documentation to Controlling Operation teams

Job Summary Own the project deployment lifecycle for standardised global TM1 / Reporting Insight solutions for the R&D perimeter, aligned with Group strategy

Scoping, definition and design of business requirements with stakeholders

Lead TM1 design models to meet business needs and Group objectives

Document operational view on architecture for new or changed modules, ensuring scalability and standardized processes

Escalate issues / change requests to TM1 Project Governance

Manage project teams to deliverables and milestones

Manage functional processes including knowledge transfer and initial Controlling Operations training

Contribute to best practice sharing and continuous improvement; provide expertise as needed

Ensure effective change management across stakeholders

Contribute to project governance processes and oversee global / regional / local steering committees

Design & Implementation Support Global Process Leads in gathering process flow and requirements

Lead gap analyses and TM1 design documentation; produce design specifications

Lead TM1 design activities to align with business needs and Group objectives

Lead deployment activities using appropriate methodologies; coach teams accordingly

Present status reports to sponsors and stakeholders

Identify and communicate risks / issues to project / program management

Monitor progress, address change requests, and propose model updates to Steering Committees

Testing & Training Ensure robust System Integration Testing

Define data and user acceptance testing criteria

Coordinate user acceptance tests

Produce TM1 functional documentation and transition knowledge to Controlling Operations

Support creation of TM1 Operational documentation with Controlling Operations teams

Change Management Together with Global Process Owner teams, perform change management activities including :

Impact assessment of process changes

Contribute to communications

Set up action plans and allocate roles

Be a change agent promoting benefits of proposed changes

Participate in workshops with relevant stakeholders

About You Professional Experience 5+ years in Finance environments with exposure to Global / Regional teams

Track record in controlling / accounting and financial reporting; experience in Pharmaceuticals or Consumer Products preferred

Experience translating business needs into process and implementation requirements in Finance system projects

Strong TM1 knowledge is advantageous

Understanding of R&D Finance Operational activities is advantageous

Key Skills & Competencies Advanced understanding of Project Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)

Broad understanding of controlling and end-to-end reporting processes; familiarity with SAP, TM1

3+ years’ experience implementing systems across multiple countries / scopes

Knowledge of TM1 modelling and design approaches

Ability to translate complex needs into clear processes and frameworks

Project management of complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders

Fluent in written and spoken English

Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills with cultural awareness

Ability to train and coach team members

Proactive with a focus on delivering results; self-motivated and resilient

Autonomous with strong self-management and adaptability

Main Interfaces / Relationships Internal : Business Operations, Controlling Operations, R&D Finance teams; engagement with senior leaders to Executive Level

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